Octopuses: The Weirdest Wonders of the Sea

In this wild and wonderful science session, award-winning author and marine biologist Sheree Marris dives into the world of the planet’s most extraordinary animals—octopuses

Showcased by stunning cinematography and vivid storytelling, students will meet contortionists, illusionists and even jelly wrestlers, while Sheree answers fascinating questions about their downright bizarre biology.

Do they really eat through their brain, why did mother nature put teeth on their tongues and how in the name of Neptune can they change colour even though they’re colour-blind?

Best of all, it’s interactive! Students take their new knowledge to create their own octopus species and write about their biological superpowers. It’s a perfect mix of science and storytelling guaranteed to spark curiosity, creativity and a serious love of the sea.

• Ocean animals
• Animal adaptations
• Survival
• Science
• Marine biology
• Storytelling