Uncovering Octopus and Chasing Dolphin

[mikecat adjuster]

YouTube - Uncovering Octopus and Chasing Dolphin

In this episode of, 'Another Walk with Mike' we'll be 'Uncovering Octopus and Chasing Dolphin'. Right off of the beach here in the Florida Panhandle, we'll venture out and come across some amazing finds. In addition to the number of Octopuses we encounter, and dolphin that we will pursue, we'll also come across some fairly unusal finds.

You'll see a member of the Seahorse family, a pipefish, and see how it conceals itself along the sea floor. You'll also view a Sea Bat, also known as a Sea Slug or Sea Hare. As with a recent episode of 'Another Walk with Mike', 'The Gulf Is Alive', you will be amazed at the variance of life that exists here right off the white sandy beach. Near throngs of sun worshipers, basking beneath sun filled skies, just off shore, life abounds. And without even venturing out, you can see it all right here, in this episode of 'Another Walk with Mike.'

 

[Wavewatcher]

Thanks Again Mike

Once I picked up a can and a small octopus crawled out on my hand, it felt so neat with its little suction cups. Great Video, I appreciate you keeping us at a fisheye view and Godspeed to you.

 

[Grayton Girl]

Beautiful, as always, Mike!! Thank you so much for these little gems!

 

[bluecat]

Thank you for showing us this side of nature that I for one will ever see in videos like yours. Be safe.

 

[mikecat adjuster]

Once I picked up a can and a small octopus crawled out on my hand, it felt so neat with its little suction cups. Great Video, I appreciate you keeping us at a fisheye view and Godspeed to you.

I have been impressed at how many Octopuses I am seeing out there. They exist in holes and crevices and under shells and really any object that can cover them, such as the glass bottle in the video.

One reason I have stopped collecting shells is because of the large amount of various marine life that utilize the shells as thier residence. Octopus inhabit these shells and even use broken shells at the entrance of holes.

The manner in which these Octopus change colors was amazing as it occurred before my eyes. It is no illusion, when seen on my video. These are some amazing creatures. As are some of the other marine life I encountered.

Thanks for your appreciation of my 'fish eye view'. It is fun collecting these images and preparing them for your viewing. I always call my kids and we watch them together online. It is a highlight for me.

 

[mikecat adjuster]

Today, Sunday September 6th, I went out and saw some more stuff. Of course rays and more octopus. And I saw some more puffer fish. I wasn't sure they were still around, but they are. The jelly fish are more concentrated than at any time this summer but one can still go out snorkeling. I was stung 7 or 8 times and only once really badly.

The Spanish Mackerel and Lady Fish were plentiful. The Octopus I saw are interesting. When I pass the holes that they are in, I can see them changing colors and retreating furtehr into their protective homes.

I'll keep you updated on any more neat sightings. Hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday weekend.

 

[DuneAHH]

 

[30A Skunkape]

Great video Mike. I have yet to see any octopus, but saw my first sea turtle snorkeling today. Amazing.

 

[Zirondelle]

Great video Mike. I have yet to see any octopus, but saw my first sea turtle snorkeling today. Amazing.

Lucky you! I've seen sea turtles before but never one snorkeling! Folks do need to remember to be careful of octopus. They can stab you with their little beaks and leave you the worse for wear.

 

[mikecat adjuster]

Lucky you! I've seen sea turtles before but never one snorkeling! Folks do need to remember to be careful of octopus. They can stab you with their little beaks and leave you the worse for wear.

Yep, I'm not very familiar with Octopus and the first one that shot ink and burst back in my direction kinda surprised me, to say the least. In fact, I hadn't even noticed that ink was discharged until I looked at the film.

The other Octopi that have done that have been less alarming because I knew what to expect. But I have wondered what their tipping point would be regrading an attack. All I have done is to follow the Octopus for a short span, or to film them at close range.

I guess my initial concern when the first one shot back at me was of it getting into my swim trunks. But thankfully, it only intended on getting further away from me.