Creature Feature: Giant Pacific Octopus

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Mythical, magnificent and a little malevolent, the giant Pacific octopus is one captivating cephalopod. If you’re not already in awe of this cold water creature, read on to learn more. The giant Pacific octopus, also known as “GPO” is the largest of all octopuses . Their arm span averages 4- 9m/14-29 ft and they weigh […]

The Launch of the Great Ocean Cleanup

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Mention the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of trash collected from an ocean gyre in the central North Pacific, and it brings up a lot of emotions. Especially for divers.   What some people don’t know, is that there isn’t just one garbage patch of plastic, there are five. A few other facts: •    […]