🌊 The common cuttlefish, a camouflaging chameleon of the seas 🌊 💁 The common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) is intriguing as it is dazzling: with many talents, each as fascinating as the last, from jet propulsion to mastering the art of camouflage. 😮 Alongside its intelligence, the common cuttlefish has the remarkable ability to change the colours and brightness of its skin. Its skin is adorned with specialized pigment cells called chromatophores, which allow it to change colour rapidly, cha

Watch this giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) stalk its prey at Cabbage Tree Bay! Cuttlefish's incredible ability to change colour, shape, and texture helps them camouflage, mate, and even hypnotise prey – this cuttlefish is trying to find his lunch while emulating nearby kelp! 🎥 Niko Panagis #ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #cuttlefish #nature #photography #naturephotography #sealife #marine #scuba #kelp #seaweed #beach #ocean #diving | Australian Geographic

Giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama) are some of the Earth’s most clever and colourful creatures - but did you know they can’t see their own beauty? Cuttlefish are colour-blind, however, they still have spectacular seeing abilities with ‘w’-shaped pupils that are thought to allow them to see both behind and in front at the same time. 🎥 Terence Tong #ausgeo #ocean #australia #wildlifeofaustralia #cuttlefish #marine #scuba #diving #nature #naturelovers #oceanconservation | Australian Geographic