ABSTRACT
The underwater world of the Coral Triangle harbours a wondrous range of marine life, most of which is very small. The first challenge for the hopeful observer is discovery. The 10 known species of Blue-ringed octopus, like other exotic creatures featured in this book, are also candidates as some of the world's most venomous creatures. Both of these invertebrates are predominantly nocturnal, so it was quite a surprise to find both of them active during the day and in such intimate proximity. Cone shells are the subject of extensive research both in marine biology and medical science. Many, like Golden sweepers, feast on plankton, while others, like sweetlips and squid, dine on the wide array of molluscs and other invertebrates that also emerge at night. Location: Triton Bay West Papua and Lembeh Strait and Togian Islands, Sulawesi In contrast to many of the other creatures presented in this book, cowries, at least as shells, are well known throughout the world.
