Hi all,

I was on vacation in Galveston, Texas earlier this week. Yes, I enjoyed the ocean! Also stopped in at the National Resource Center for Cephalopods (NRCC) to see what cephs they have right now.

Here are some pics of a young Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO) and also a round tank with cuttlefish: S. pharaonis. The cuttle tank has a little window and they look through it. I found this quite fascinating!

The GPO is quite friendly, as you can see. I was happy to hear from Cristal that the staff in the labs play often with the GPOs - two older ones (one with eggs) and the younger one in these pics.

There were a few S. officinalis but many more tanks of pharaonis, which, although larger, is more friendly and can live in warmer water.

I'll post more photos later..

Nancy

Those are amazing, Nancy! Can hardly wait for more!

Nice pics, Nancy! Sounds like you had an excellent time!

Carol

Welcome back Nancy!! Thanks for sharing the pics of that beautiful GPO.

Great photos Nancy. Thanks!

Omg, im so jealous. Lol, did you get to touch the GPO as well? One day I want to visit the NRCC.