138K views · 7.8K reactions | The flamboyant cuttlefish uses specialized chromatophores to rapidly shift its skin color and texture in a stunning display of dynamic camouflage and communication — a process that, paired with its rhythmic movement, resembles a biological dance synced to the ocean’s pulse. #oceanreality #cephalopodscience #flamboyantcuttlefish #neurobiologyofcolor #oceanintelligence | Ocean Reality Channel | Facebook

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221K views · 3.1K shares | Flamboyant cuttlefish — the regal rainbow rhino! These majestic molluscs march along the seafloor, alternating between exquisite camouflage and striking coloration. | Monterey Bay Aquarium | Facebook

36K views · 2.2K reactions | : bugDreamer.com // Night dive with a baby cuttlefish in the Flores Sea! Cuttlefish utilize their excellent eyesight in addition to camouflage to increase their survival. Light-emitting cells called photophores allow for bioluminescence in many cephalopods, which may be used to confuse or startle predators, or potentially as a lure to attract prey. Location: Komodo, Indonesia. Filmed by Marcelo Johan Ogata | Ocean Conservation Research - OCR | Facebook

23K views · 931 reactions | Strangeness and beauty - the Cuttlefish  Cuttlefish are among the coolest and craziest creatures that can be seen in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. From their effortless glide through the water with their pretty rippling motion, to their quick camouflage reflexes… they’re a marine mystery and always a favourite to be seen.  www.instagram.com/pablocogollos_photography | Master Reef Guides | Facebook

Creature of the day: The Dwarf Cuttlefish 🐙 🦑 The dwarf cuttlefish (Sepia bandensis), also known as the stumpy-spined cuttlefish, is a species of cuttlefish native to the shallow coastal waters of the Central Indo-Pacific. The holotype of the species was collected from Banda Neira, Indonesia. It is common in coral reefs and sandy coastal habitats, usually in association with sea cucumbers and sea stars. Sepia baxteri and Sepia bartletti are possible synonyms. These cuttlefish eat crustaceans l