the octopus
What name did scientists give the octopus?
Casper
Casper is about the size of . . . . .
Casper is about the size of a human hand.
When did scientists show the first photos of the octopus?
Recently
At what institute does Autun Purser work?
He works at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany.
Why are researchers worried?
These animals could soon disappear.
What two adjectives describe the octopus?
soft, semi transparent
How do the nodules grow?
They grow like pearls.
When was the octopus discovered?
Last year
In what ocean did Purser and his colleagues conduct their research?
This was in the South Pacific.
How long did Purser's team spend exploring the deep seafloor?
They were there for 5 weeks.
In what part of the sea does the octopus live?
deep sea floor
What do the nodules look like?
They look like potatoes.
When did Autun Purser conduct their research?
In 2015
Where do these animals lay their eggs?
They lay their eggs on the sea floor.
What is the metal that the nodules contain?
They contain manganese.
In general, what is the size of the octopus, large or small?
small
Who does the octopus in the story look like?
Casper the friendly ghost
Where are the precious metals?
Inside the nodules on the bottom of the sea floor.
What is the precious metal used for?
The metal is used in electronics.