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I have been a frequent visitor to the alien world beneath the sea. Yet as alien as it remains there are wondrous connections we have. For instance, I can't help admiring the wily octopus with its slimy, semi-liquid shape like a phantom shadow not quite seen with its mastery of camouflage of color and patterns. He is mysterious and stealthy but explosive as a predator and tricky as a defender. Looking in his eyes, there is an intelligence beyond what you would expect from a jello-like creature of the deep.

The special place in my heart goes with the dolphins. They are creatures of personality with characteristics similar to ours. Curiosity, intimacy, playfulness, and intelligence are all traits we claim for ourselves.