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This Green Earth | June 13, 2023

The dark red color and looming posture of this <em>Octopus tetricus </em>likely signals menace to another octopus nearby, say scientists who studied 186 octopus interactions in 52 hours of underwater video.
David Scheel
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Current Biology
The dark red color and looming posture of this Octopus tetricus likely signals menace to another octopus nearby, say scientists who studied 186 octopus interactions in 52 hours of underwater video.

As many countries adopt renewable energy targets, more are looking into floating solar panels. Sika Gadzanku from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will provide details about the underlying technology, the benefits, potential impacts and how to appropriately analyze their effects.

Then, marine biology professor and author, Dr. David Scheel. He has been studying octopuses for more than 25 years and shares his comprehensive book about these fascinating sea creatures called "Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses."

Co-host of KPCW's This Green Earth.
Chris is the co-host of “This Green Earth”, a weekly radio show covering environmental news and issues. Broadcast on KPCW, the NPR affiliate for Park City. He also sits on the boards of Recycle Utah and Summit Community Power Works.
Claire is the producer and co-host of This Green Earth and a volunteer DJ on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.