ϲappCephalopod Expert on National Geographic TV

Bret Grasse, manager of cephalopod operations at the MBL, recently appeared in a "National Geographic Wild" episode,. Be sure to catch the next airing on June 28 at 8 AM ET.

Bret came to the ϲappfrom Monterey Bay Aquarium, where as senior aquarist he maintained a collection of cephalopods including the vampire squid, glass squid, and the flapjack octopus. At the MBL, Bret is leading efforts to develop different cephalopod species as model systems for research and education.

Bret Grasse investigatesthe potentialstrength of Octopus cyanea,the Hawaiianday octopus, using a baited device attached to a scale. Credit:National Geographic.
Screenshot - Bret Grasse investigatesthe potentialstrength of Octopus cyanea,the Hawaiianday octopus, using a baited device attached to a scale. Credit:.