We have a thing for octopus! They are smart and inquisitive and we befriended many on our dives in Palau. Did you know octopus have 3 hearts and blue blood? Yes! And, scientists recently found that octopus skin contains the same light-sensitive proteins present in octopus eyes, meaning an octopus’s skin can sense and respond to light without information from the eyes or brain.

While doing my dissertation I spent a lot of time studying fish eyes. They are incredible, but not many as amazing as the Crocodile Fish. In all the years I have talked about them, I never thought I would see one in real life. Not only did I see one, but how about three!!!! It was one of the most mind blowing moments for me. The eyes of the Crocodile Fish have iris lappets. These projections help break up the black pupil of the fish, improve its camouflage and help control the amount of light entering the eye. NATURE IS AMAZING! What a gorgeous fish. 😍