Adventures of the Blackgang
Thalassophilia, Nautical History, Culture, and Art
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Shinshin chinka Kattoru – Cuttlefish
Taishō Posters
Japanese posters from the first quarter of the 20th century
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Artist: Peter Stebbing
Russell, F. S. and Yonge, M. (1975). The Seas: An introduction to the study of life in the sea. New York: Frederick Warne & Co Inc.
(via scientificillustration)
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Cuttlefish in Banda Islands by Patrik Nilsson on Flickr.
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Cuttlefish by chris vs world on Flickr.
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Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, glass model of a dissected cuttlefish
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(via theoceanplanet-blog)
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Glowing Squid
Shining Symbiosis: Bobtail squid and their bacteria buddies
In deep ocean waters, it’s sometimes difficult to hide from predators. That’s why so many sea creatures have evolved extraordinary methods of disguise.
Cephalopods, such as octopus, squid and cuttlefish, are big on camouflage, by day or night. In fact, the Hawaiian bobtail squid has several means of stealthy self- preservation.