Thousands of octopus mothers are safeguarding their recently laid eggs on the ocean floor within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The utilization of underwater photography is aiding in unraveling the enigma of this exceptional octopus garden, one of the few documented nesting sites of its kind globally. Spearheaded by a research collective that encompasses San Jose State University/Moss Landing Marine Laboratory and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), this endeavor sheds light on a fascinating realm beneath the waves. MBARI senior scientist, Dr. Jim Barry, remarked, "It's as if we've opened a door and stepped into their living space. They're right there." He showcased the submersible vehicles employed to monitor the site since its discovery in 2018, situated...