Forgotten octopus rejects solitary lifestyle - press release and video

[Thales]

So....I have been working on this in secret for about a year. Woot!

[youtube]voTpUH9Ok4c[/youtube]

Pictures here:
http://packedhead.net/press-release-larger-pacific-striped-octopus/

 

[magnetar68]

Thanks, Rich, really cool.

How big does this "Larger" octopus get? Are they on display anywhere? or any plans to put them on display?

 

[Thales]

Hey Ray,

Around 8-10 inches arm tip to arm tip. There will be some going on display at CAS, but we don't have an exact date yet.

 

[magnetar68]

Cool, looking forward to it.

We are taking the kids to CAS today so I was hoping you were going to say today

 

[Thales]

Not today, but if we can work it out, I'll take you back of house and show them to you.

 

[JAR]

I guess my only question is... What other dark secrets are you holding back from us amazing creature. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bondolo]

Absolutely amazing! The video was really fantastic. I can't wait to see one of these live in a tank.

 

[Thales]

On Feb 18, 2013, I was on Penn’s Sunday School talking to Penn Jillette, Michael Goudeau an the gang about the my work with Larger Pacific Striped Octopus, flying squid, giant squid, TONMO.com, and why the picture of me wearing a martial arts uniform while holding my daughter upside down is only number 22 on the list of 27 events that can ruin your childhood.

For the full episode https://soundcloud.com/ribbit-starr/blow-it-out-your-squid-funnel or subscribe to the podcast on itunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/penns-sunday-school/id504257078 .

Just my part: http://packedhead.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/blowitoutyoursquidfunnelPSS-2.mp3

 

[Thales]

I am trying to make this a thing, so please share the video around. Also, if anyone has any ideas about where to submit press releases let me know! Thanks!

 

[BAYMAC]

Submit to NatGeo, they dig that shit and they really like characters such as yourself.

Octopus Kings?

 

[Thales]

LOL

 

[denzil]

Submit to NatGeo, they dig that shit and they really like characters such as yourself.

Octopus Kings?

/like

 

[Thales]

Submitted to Nat Geo, but I have no personal contact there. They may fund an expedition. Maybe.

 

[BAYMAC]

Ooops, I guess I shoulda mentioned I could get you in contact with someone that has sold footage to them.

 

[robert4025]

So cool Rich! I need to come down to CAS to give you a visit again soon. Are you usually there on Wed?

 

[BAYMAC]

So cool Rich! I need to come down to CAS to give you a visit again soon. Are you usually there on Wed?

Bwhahaha I do that as well.... "come on down" yet we both live below (south) of SF

 

[robert4025]

So cool Rich! I need to GO NORTH to CAS to give you a visit again soon. Are you usually there on Wed?

Fixed! Haha

 

[BAYMAC]

Go North Son, Go North!!!

 

[Thales]

I am here on Wed usually!

Mike, thanks for the Reditt post - I wish I knew more about that site.

Sci-News! http://www.sci-news.com/biology/article00894.html
Apparently I am a Phd! ha!

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Very cool! I hope national geographic picks this up! So these guys are behind the scenes at CAS somewhere? I'm starting volunteer diving there soon so maybe I'll get to see them sometime.