Entranced by this larger Pacific striped octopus' behavior? Us too! "Rediscovered" by our own Rich Ross & UC Berkeley's Roy Caldwell in 2013 (which validated another scientist's 22-year-old findings), its behaviors "fly in the face of nearly everything we know about cephalopods" calacade.my/1N6WbRt. / 📽️ by Tim Wong | California Academy of Sciences

Striped blennies are charming and animated reef residents, easily recognized by their bold facial stripes and expressive personalities. With quick darting movements and a curious nature, they often peek out from crevices or perch proudly on coral heads, surveying their tiny underwater kingdoms. Though small and unassuming, these little fish bring incredible character to any dive. 📷 Day dive in Dauin, Philippines with Critter Republic Striped blennies are known for their playful behavior, often