'Secrets of the Octopus' looks at the world's octopuses, and how incredible, unusual, and beautiful they are.
Roughly 300 species of octopus live in the world’s oceans. These creatures embody many traits that people consider particularly human, including remarkable intelligence and rich social lives, while occupying a physical form so different from us that they seem almost alien., National Geographic’s Emmy Award-winning nature documentary series, is returning to televisions worldwide to take an up-close-and-personal look at octopuses.
A tiny Coconut octopus reaches out to touch Dr. Alex Schnell’s hand. | Credit: National Geographic for Disney/Craig Parry A Day Octopus observes the camera, while Dr. Alex Schnell observes her new friend. | Credit: National Geographic for Disney/Craig Parry “And even on the same dive, changing the camera angle can result in a very different look. Filming different octopus species around the world meant following them along complex coral reefs, rocky kelp forests and flat, barren plains, so much of our work means hand-holding the camera — a challenge to keep the image steady, framed, and in focus. And being a diver comfortable with their buoyancy, gear and safety precedes any camera work.
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