Octopus researcher, Dr. Crissy Huffard, heading out on a sunset scouting snorkel for Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_01.jpg
Octopus researcher, Dr. Crissy Huffard, heading out on a scouting snorkel for Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_02.jpg
Octopus researcher, Dr. Crissy Huffard, heading out on a scouting snorkel for Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_03.jpg
Octopus researcher, Dr. Crissy Huffard, on a scouting snorkel for Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_04.jpg
Octopus researcher, Dr. Crissy Huffard, on a scouting snorkel for Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_05.jpg
Cinematographer Rory McGuinness and Showrunner Colette Beaudry film with Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) researcher, Dr. Crissy Huffard, in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_06.jpg
Octopus researcher, Dr. Crissy Huffard, on a scouting snorkel for Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_07.jpg
Bunaken resident, Tante Ita, left, and Dr. Crissy Huffard discuss Algae octopus on Bunaken Island. Tante Ita took Dr. Huffard under her wing when she was on Bunaken doing her initial research in 2009. She taught Dr. Huffard Bahasa and helped find locals with knowledge about the Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus).(photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_08.jpg
Bunaken resident, Tante Ita, left, and Dr. Crissy Huffard discussing Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) on the shores of Bunaken Island. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_09.jpg
Dr. Crissy Huffard, left, discussing Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) with her friend and Bunaken resident, Tante Ita, on the shores of Bunaken Island.(photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_10.jpg
Camera assistant, Woody Spark, filming topside on Bunaken Island. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_11.jpg
Bunaken resident, Tante Ita, left, and Dr. Crissy Huffard discussing Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) as they walk along the shores of Bunaken Island.(photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_12.jpg
Cinematographer, Rory McGuinnes, and Algae octopus expert, Dr. Crissy Huffard, prepare to film on the shores of Siladen Island in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_13.jpg
An Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in her den in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_14.jpg
An Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) foraging amongst the algae and seagrass in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_15.jpg
Dr. Crissy Huffard on SCUBA, observes an Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in her den. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_16.jpg
Dr. Crissy Huffard on SCUBA, observes an Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in her den. (photo credit: National Geographic/Annabel Robinson)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_17.jpg
Director / cinematographer, Adam Geiger, and cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, behind the scenes on the Great Barrier Reef, home of the Day octopus (Octopus cyanea). (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_20.jpg
Cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, and director / cinematographer, Adam Geiger, filming landscape imagery on the Great Barrier Reef, home of the Day octopus (Octopus cyanea). (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_21.jpg
Cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, and director / cinematographer, Adam Geiger, filming landscape imagery on the Great Barrier Reef, home of the Day octopus (Octopus cyanea). (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_22.jpg
Dive supervisor, Jaap Barendrecht, and cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, building the specialist remote camera system at the Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_23.jpg
Camera assistant, Woody Spark, setting up the specialist underwater camera system that will be used to film Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_24.jpg
Dr. Alex Schnell joins an actively foraging Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Craig Parry)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_26_R.jpg
Dr. Alex Schnell observes a Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Craig Parry)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_27.jpg
Dr. Alex Schnell observes a Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Craig Parry)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_28_R.jpg
Dr. Alex Schnell on the stern of a Lizard Island Research Station dive vessel, prior to diving with Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Craig Parry)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_29.jpg
Dr. Alex Schnell on the stern of a Lizard Island Research Station dive vessel, prior to diving with Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Craig Parry)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_30.jpg
A Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) parachutes her arms and web over a coral head, preventing any prey from escaping. (photo credit: National Geographic/Craig Parry)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_31_R.jpg
Camera Assistant, Woody Spark, and Associate Producer, Harriet Spark, set up a special remote underwater camera system to film Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Adam Geiger)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_32_R.jpg
Camera Assistant, Woody Spark, setting up a special remote underwater camera system to film Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on the Great Barrier Reef. (photo credit: National Geographic/Adam Geiger)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_33_R.jpg
Camera assistant, Woody Spark, setting up a special remote system to film the landscape of the Lembeh Strait. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_34.jpg
Camera assistant, Woody Spark, and cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, operating the remote slider system to film the landscape on the Lembeh Strait. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_35.jpg
Cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, in snorkel gear to scout for Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_36.jpg
Secrets of the Octopus crew, Rory McGuinness, Woody Spark, Yvonne Press, Jaap Barendrecht, and Siladen Resort team members work together to film the landscape around Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_37.jpg
Cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, adjusts the camera on the remote camera system in order to film scenic shots of Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_38.jpg
Dive supervisor, Jaap Barendrecht, cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, and safety diver, Yvonne Press, with the remote camera system being used to film scenic shots of Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_39.jpg
Safety diver, Yvonne Press, and cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, on board a dive vessel in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_40.jpg
Dive crew hand an underwater camera system over the gunnels to cinematographer, Rory McGuinness, so he can film Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus) in Bunaken Marine Park. (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_41.jpg
Dive vessel 'Siladen 16' moored near the shore line in Bunaken Marine Park, home to the Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus). (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_42.jpg
Secrets of the Octopus team members, Yvonne Press, Jaap Barendrecht, Jordan Pert, Woody Spark, and Rory McGuinness, working together to unload equipment from the dive vessel to be cleaned and prepped again for the next day of filming Algae octopus (Abdopus aculeatus). (photo credit: National Geographic/Harriet Spark)Posted 03/31/24103_SecretsOfTheOctopus_43.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Adam Geiger, Dr. Alex Schnell, Maria Wilhelm, Sy Montgomery from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171568_AR3_8553.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Adam Geiger from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171568_AR4_5510.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Maria Wilhelm from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171568_AR4_5517.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Dr. Alex Schnell from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171568_AR4_5554.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Adam Geiger, Dr. Alex Schnell, Maria Wilhelm, Sy Montgomery from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171568_AR4_5618.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Sy Montgomery from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171568_AR4_5625.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Adam Geiger from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171568_AR4_5643.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Sy Montgomery, Dr. Alex Schnell, Maria Wilhelm, and Adam Geiger from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171531_FM1_9478.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Sy Montgomery, Dr. Alex Schnell, Maria Wilhelm, and Adam Geiger from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171531_FM1_9481.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - Paul Rudd from the “Secrets of the Octopus” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171530_171530_SC7_7959.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - James Cameron from the “Virtual Q&A with James Cameron” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171530_171530_SC7_7962.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - James Cameron from the “Virtual Q&A with James Cameron” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171530_171530_SC7_7972.jpg
2024 TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR - James Cameron from the “Virtual Q&A with James Cameron” panel at the National Geographic presentation during the 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on February 8, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (National Geographic/PictureGroup)Posted 02/08/24171530_SC8_8599.jpg