It's sneaking right up on us - THIS SATURDAY through MONDAY - the 14th annual octopus census by the Seattle Aquarium. As you're out diving, and happen upon a GPO or two, be sure to report it. Here's the info you'll need:
http://www.seattleaquarium.org/octopus-census
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Seen any cool critters lately?
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My underwater photo galleries
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Seen any cool critters lately?
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Re: Seattle Aquarium Annual Octopus Census SAT - MON
Diving 3 tree on Saturday, I'll keep an eye out.
Pop tarts and gravy,
It's what's for breakfast.
It's what's for breakfast.
Re: Seattle Aquarium Annual Octopus Census SAT - MON
3 in cove two right now.
Re: Seattle Aquarium Annual Octopus Census SAT - MON
Some local divers quoted in this Seattle Times article.
Divers conduct informal underwater octopus census
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/ ... cmpid=2628
Divers conduct informal underwater octopus census
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/ ... cmpid=2628
To check on the health of the giant Pacific octopus population in Puget Sound, an unusual census takes place every year. Volunteer divers, enlisted by the Seattle Aquarium, take to Washington’s inland waters to look for their eight-tentacle neighbors.