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Dumbo octopus becomes unlikely ocean conservation messenger
Original: Pink, pretty, and protective. A dumbo octopus is here with a message from the deep-sea. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://w
Popular Science is highlighting the dumbo octopus, a pink deep-sea creature known for its ear-like fins, as a symbol for ocean conservation. The piece frames the charming animal and its fragile deep-sea habitat as a way to draw attention to protecting the ocean floor, where wildlife faces growing pressure from mining, trawling and warming waters.
Why now: Cute deep-sea animal content is being used to promote ocean conservation awareness.
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- Pink, pretty, and protective. A dumbo octopus is here with a message from the deep-sea. https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/environment/dumbo-octopus-ocean-conservation-miss-abyss/ · popsci.com@web.brid.gy · 7
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