Beauty of Biology

Penny Says:
Aww isn't that cute

This little fella would probably make a fantastic appetizer. But the Dumbo Octopus is much too cute for me to eat! The color and artistry in biology always impresses me. The Book The Deep -The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss by Claire Nouvian - is full of jaw-droppingly amazing images of previously hidden biological treasures. The folks at Chapters may ask if you are alright if you take the time to flip through before you purchase! The inevitable reflexive gasps, oohs, and aahhs are definitely attention getting.



I can only imagine the delight of an interior designer who spots these tubes worms and instantly imagine a room designed around their intense color and structure.











Imagine a child's delight to find a great glossy print of this green globe sponge on their bedroom wall.













This astonishing undefined species - has yet to be identified taxonomically. A fashion designers muse or simply a undersea delight. I am happy to have had the pleasure of seeing it!







The Deep offers 220 color images, some of which could go straight into a frame and onto your walls, but others might go straight to your nightmares.





This nasty looking entity reminds us that there is virtually no light and definitely no mirrors in the depths of the ocean.






I am left wondering what they eat? Do they play? Are they social? How do they communicate with their friends and foes? And how on earth can we study them without ripping them out of their secret world and flopping them onto the laboratory bench?


FYI - for those of you who are worried about conserving precious ocean species, while still creating fantastic recipes and eating delicious entrees, check out the Smithsonian's Guide to Ocean Friendly eating.

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