Voyage to the Wild

What Makes Octopuses So Extraordinary? with Dr. Helen Scales | Cabin of Curiosities

June 3, 2025·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Welcome back to the Cabin of Curiosities! In this episode, Charlie dives beneath the surface of Tobago’s waters and discovers one of the ocean’s most remarkable creatures - the Caribbean reef octopus. She’s joined by Dr. Helen Scales: marine biologist, writer, and one of the most captivating ocean storytellers around. Helen explains how octopuses camouflage with stunning precision, how they think with their skin, and why these shape-shifting animals might be some of the cleverest creatures in the oceans.⛵️ Follow so you never miss an episode!🗺️ Join the voyage by subscribing to our Explorer's Club on Patreon📸 Follow the journey on Instagram: @voyagetothewild🐙 Read Helen's newest book What The Wild Sea Can BeThe series is hosted by Charlie Young.Editing and sound design is by Ross Ramsey-Golding.And our producer is Robert Wallace.This series is brought to you by the generous funding of the Ocean Cruising Club and their 2024 Challenge Grant.

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