This little guy will make any shelf a decorative joy. We love this as a way of bringing a little fun and life into any room. He also makes a fabulous gift.
Pewter
7.5"(w) x 3.75"(h)
Monday, March 5, 2012
Pewter Octopus Shelf Decor
Check out this stunning cephalopod! His presence would transform any ol' shelf into a fun and fabulous octopus den. I found him on BurkeDecor.com, which is a treasure trove of octopus goods!
Octopus Shelf Decor
This little guy will make any shelf a decorative joy. We love this as a way of bringing a little fun and life into any room. He also makes a fabulous gift.
Pewter
7.5"(w) x 3.75"(h)
This little guy will make any shelf a decorative joy. We love this as a way of bringing a little fun and life into any room. He also makes a fabulous gift.
Pewter
7.5"(w) x 3.75"(h)
Friday, March 2, 2012
Random Octopus: Banner for the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
I went to see the new Cirque du Soleil show, OvO and was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by an octopus as I walked down the Santa Monica Pier.
The banner is to promote the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium which houses a Bimac Octopus, an inhabitant of the Santa Monica Bay. The Aquarium is helping us Angelenos "get to know our neighbors" with their exhibit, Meet the Locals, which showcases creatures native to the Santa Monica Bay.
The Santa Monica Pier Aquairum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is a suggested donation of $5.
The banner is to promote the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium which houses a Bimac Octopus, an inhabitant of the Santa Monica Bay. The Aquarium is helping us Angelenos "get to know our neighbors" with their exhibit, Meet the Locals, which showcases creatures native to the Santa Monica Bay.
The Santa Monica Pier Aquairum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and admission is a suggested donation of $5.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Ceramic Octopus Travel Mug
I just found the best accessory for a cephalophile on-the-go! Etsy designer, Sarah Constantino turned her love of crafting into a full-time career. Sarah's Etsy Shop, sewZinki is filled with many fun and fabulous handmade treasures, my favorite of which is this snazzy octopus travel mug, which is available in many colors.
Product Description
This hand painted eco-friendly white ceramic travel mug with lid is covered with long tentacled arms of a green octopus. From the depths of the ocean an octopus has crept to wrap it's wiggly arms around your beverage. He will keep watch over your travel mug and make sure would be coffee-snatchers stay away. He's also rather proud of you for choosing a re-usable ceramic mug instead of wasteful paper cups. It keeps his ocean clean.
Hand painted with heat set inks on a creamy white ceramic background. Each one made by me without tracing or templates, so no two will be exactly alike.
Take this 11 oz. double wall insulated mug with you to fill it up with a hot or cold beverage. You'll have original style and be doing your part in reducing landfill waste.
5.75" Tall x 2.25" Base x 3.5" Rim
*******MADE TO ORDER: Please allow 10 business days for mug to be completed due to my production schedule. I ship mugs USPS Priority mail domestically. I also ship internationally.
The paint used in this design is heat set for durability and non-toxic. I recommend hand washing with non-abrasive materials to preserve the color vibrancy. The mugs are micowave safe without the lid on. Paint contains no toxic ingredients and conforms to ASTM D-4236.
Product Description
This hand painted eco-friendly white ceramic travel mug with lid is covered with long tentacled arms of a green octopus. From the depths of the ocean an octopus has crept to wrap it's wiggly arms around your beverage. He will keep watch over your travel mug and make sure would be coffee-snatchers stay away. He's also rather proud of you for choosing a re-usable ceramic mug instead of wasteful paper cups. It keeps his ocean clean.
Hand painted with heat set inks on a creamy white ceramic background. Each one made by me without tracing or templates, so no two will be exactly alike.
Take this 11 oz. double wall insulated mug with you to fill it up with a hot or cold beverage. You'll have original style and be doing your part in reducing landfill waste.
5.75" Tall x 2.25" Base x 3.5" Rim
*******MADE TO ORDER: Please allow 10 business days for mug to be completed due to my production schedule. I ship mugs USPS Priority mail domestically. I also ship internationally.
The paint used in this design is heat set for durability and non-toxic. I recommend hand washing with non-abrasive materials to preserve the color vibrancy. The mugs are micowave safe without the lid on. Paint contains no toxic ingredients and conforms to ASTM D-4236.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Octopus Symposium & Workshop at the Seattle Aquarium!!!
Last week was Octopus Week at the Seattle Aquarium. Locals had a opportunity to learn about one of the coolest creatures in Puget Sound, the Giant Pacific Octopus. There were daily hands-on activities, octopus feedings, and even a live ocotpus release.
If any Everything Octopus readers paid a visit to the Seattle Aquarium last week, please let us know how it was. You can email me pictures at EverythingOctopus@gmail.com to be shared with our ceph-loveing community.
Be sure to save the date for the upcoming Octopus Symposium and Workshop at the Seattle Aquarium.
Is the GPO the octopus archetype?
Jennifer Mather, University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Alberta, B.C.)
Temperature, movements, and anesthesia of giant Pacific octopuses.
David Scheel, Alaska Pacific University (Anchorage, AK)
David Scheel’s student, Alaska Pacific University (Anchorage, AK)
Escaping the Kraken’s Grasp: A Sponge-Scallop Mutualism Possibly Maintained by Octopus Predation
Kirt Onthank, Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
Evidence for inter-sucker coordination during different arm movements in the giant Pacific octopus
Stavros Hadjisolomou
Preliminary results of population genetics analysis of Giant pacific octopuses in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia
Shawn Larson, Seattle Aquarium (Seattle WA)
The Legacy of Olive
Guy Becken, Seattle Aquarium (Seattle WA)
Kathryn Kegel Seattle Aquarium (Seattle, WA)
Close relatives of the giant Pacific octopus
Ian Gleadall, Tohoku University (Sendai, Japan)
If any Everything Octopus readers paid a visit to the Seattle Aquarium last week, please let us know how it was. You can email me pictures at EverythingOctopus@gmail.com to be shared with our ceph-loveing community.
Be sure to save the date for the upcoming Octopus Symposium and Workshop at the Seattle Aquarium.
Octopus Symposium & Workshop Presentations and Speakers
Is the GPO the octopus archetype?
Jennifer Mather, University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Alberta, B.C.)
Temperature, movements, and anesthesia of giant Pacific octopuses.
David Scheel, Alaska Pacific University (Anchorage, AK)
David Scheel’s student, Alaska Pacific University (Anchorage, AK)
Escaping the Kraken’s Grasp: A Sponge-Scallop Mutualism Possibly Maintained by Octopus Predation
Kirt Onthank, Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
Evidence for inter-sucker coordination during different arm movements in the giant Pacific octopus
Stavros Hadjisolomou
Preliminary results of population genetics analysis of Giant pacific octopuses in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia
Shawn Larson, Seattle Aquarium (Seattle WA)
The Legacy of Olive
Guy Becken, Seattle Aquarium (Seattle WA)
Kathryn Kegel Seattle Aquarium (Seattle, WA)
Close relatives of the giant Pacific octopus
Ian Gleadall, Tohoku University (Sendai, Japan)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Scientists Create Robot Octopus Arm
A soft-bodied robotic octopus arm has been created by Italian scientists. The waterproof limb is designed to mimic an octopus appendage as a model for underwater rescue robots of the future.
It's part of a project to create a full-bodied synthetic sea creature which could be used to save people trapped underwater. Check it out!
It's part of a project to create a full-bodied synthetic sea creature which could be used to save people trapped underwater. Check it out!
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