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T ell your friends one thing you have learned. Become an instant expert. Did you know that ...... Learning more will increase your powers of observation. From this point, every octopus encounter will be better. You can check out its features, spot the differences between similar species and develop an understanding of their behaviour. Above left: Wonderpus, Wunderpus photogenicus, . Above right: Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus . Below left: Coconut Octopus Below right: Undescribed relative of Mimic from PNG. Marine Biology in the wild is the perfect learning tool for those who are interested in learning about marine biology. You can buy this excellent guide by contacting Mike at mike@divelog.net.au. The book costs $40 plus p&p of $9.00.

Every chapter is a treasure chest of knowledge, designed by a professional educator so that it is easy to read and un derstand. It makes an excellent coffee table style book featuring excellent quality photos from all over the Pacific from thousands of dives. It will improve your underwater photography by helping you to locate marine life and making you more observant. Below: Blue Ring Octopus, Lembeh. Right: Octopus with up to 2,000 eggs, Sydney

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