Octopus on moving over sea grass in st. eustatius

Seagrass Nomad: Octopus Discovers a Shipwreck Sanctuary

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An octopus embarks on a captivating underwater odyssey off the coast of Statia, navigating the Caribbean’s vibrant reefs. Venturing from the protective embrace of seagrass meadows, this intelligent and graceful cephalopod embarks on a cautious exploration of its surroundings, ultimately reaching the intriguing remnants of a historic shipwreck.

Its journey is a captivating odyssey, a testament to the remarkable adaptability and intelligence of these extraordinary creatures.


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6 responses to “Seagrass Nomad: Octopus Discovers a Shipwreck Sanctuary”

  1. Monkey's Tale Avatar

    Amazing video! Maggie

    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar

      Thanks!

  2. Jyothi Avatar

    Wow… Great video!!

  3. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar

    Is this octopus green, or is it appearing to take on the colouring of its surroundings because of the light? Great video!

    1. ScubaHankNYC Avatar

      I adjusted the white balance of the clip in post using the sand as a reference, ensuring consistent colors throughout. The octopus’s color remains constant in the footage, and I didn’t apply any masking. It seems the octopus may have changed its color naturally to blend into its surroundings – (sea grass), while hunting, before eventually returning to its den.

      1. sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog Avatar

        Cool! With water coloring, the color of nearby objects and lack of light it makes for challenging conditions.

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