FROM MARINE CONSERVATION. THE CUTTLEFISH IS AN AMAZING CREATURE

Marine Conservation Society logo View in browser Donate Meet the common cuttlefish They're molluscs, related to slugs, snails, mussels and clams Watch a cuttlefish glide through the water with our latest video. Show me the cuttlefish > Against a background of mostly dark water, with a streak of vivid green seagrass, a common cuttlefish is pictures gliding through the ocean. Its stripy skin is reflecting the streams of light coming through the water Credit: Georgie Bull Hi John, Did you know that the common cuttlefish has one of the biggest brain to body ratios and it's so intelligent that it can actually count? When I learnt this I was genuinely blown away - marine life really is incredible! And the fascinating facts don't stop there. The cuttlefish has two feeding tentacles (and eight arms) which they shoot out to catch their prey - they've even been known to eat smaller cuttlefish. Cuttlefish lay their eggs in seagrass to give their young a safe place to begin life. It's one of the reason's we're planting 10,000m² of seagrass in the next three years, and protecting 2,400m² of existing seagrass meadows with eco-friendly moorings by 2030. You can be a part of this epic story of seagrass restoration, John. With a little donation from you, we can achieve a lot. Will you chip in? Yes, I'll donate £10 > Favourite fact: during spring and summer, the male cuttlefish will engage in spectacular displays of colour to attract females, passing pulses of colour rapidly along their body - like a disco ball in the ocean! Have a wonderful day. Staff member Amy is smiling at the camera wearing a light pink jumper. Amy Digital Channels Manager Facebook logo Threads logo Instagram logo LinkedIn logo Bluesky logo Contact Us General 01989 566017 info@mcsuk.org Membership membership@mcsuk.org Beach cleans beachwatch@mcsuk.org Fundraising fundraising@mcsuk.org The Marine Conservation Society is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Marine Conservation Society | Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 2550966 Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 1004005 | Scotland No. SC037480 VAT No. 321 4912 32 Registered Office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7US. Scottish Office: CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG. Contact us | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe