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August 15, 2012 Polar Bear, Brittle Stars, and Octopus in Hand

Mammal and invertebrates-

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Polar bear on ice-
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Brittle star in mud from a box core-
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PolarTREC teacher Deanna Wheeler sorts organisms for Team Trawl.
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Octopus on my hand-

Watch the octopus flip over in my hand.

Brittle stars are smooth movers in this short video.

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Deanna Wheeler's picture
Author: Deanna Wheeler
Expedition: Ecosystem Study of the Chukchi Shoal
Location: Chukchi Sea
Latitude: 72.6581
Longitude: -164.181
Weather Summary: Overcast, rainy
Temperature: 36.0° F
Wind Chill: 26° F
Wind Speed: 8mph