@OctopusLady

Oh no. It has been brought to my attention that I said something wrong in this video, repeatedly. I said that potassium is a negatively charged ion. It's not! IT'S POSITIVELY CHARGED.

Looking back on my research, I primarily used this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU_4uA6-zcE as my source on how nerves work, plus old memories from my college biology classes. The video says that when a nerve cell is full of potassium ions, it has a negative charge RELATIVE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE NERVE CELL. And for some reason, I interpreted that as, "Our nerve cells have a negative charge when they're full of potassium ions because potassium ions are negatively charged." And when I compared that information to the vague, woolly memories of my college classes, I thought to myself, "That sounds about right!" 

But it was wrong! And if I paid closer attention to the video, I might've been able to figure this out because it states that after all the potassium ions leave the cell, and it's now full of sodium ions, the electrical charge of the nerve cell becomes negative again. If I had followed the logic I used earlier, I maybe would have caught my mistake. 

(And also maybe if I glanced at a periodic table for two seconds, I would have caught my mistake then, too)

So again, I was wrong. Potassium ions are positively charged, not negatively charged. I'm sorry for messing that up. I often double and triple check my research on more complicated topics I talk about on my channel, but this is definitely a reminder that, in the future, I should double check the "obvious" stuff, too.

@Gaia_BentosZX5

And as we all know, the reason why a pufferfish has those chompers at all is to shred clams into pieces. Yes, one neglected thing about pufferfish is their bite force. They are quite talented artists too, have you seen those rings on the sea floor? That's their handywork!

@051adam

Read the "wade Davis atrocity" when much younger (high school age... have forgotten specifics intentionally)... after researching Haitian history and religious practices while reading I was flabbergasted by the sensationalism and utter lack of proper study by the author... when the school librarian who very adamantly recommended the "book" to me asked what I thought of it I got in trouble for saying "he must've been more wasted than Hemingway"... and I have a decent respect for Hemingway's craft (if not much for his character and some actions)... this video and your perspectives have literally made me so happy I found your content! Your notes on Davis made me LOVE this video in particular.  
My hound likes the octopus avatar... so you get a paws up and barrooo from Henry.
Seriously thank you, I cannot wait to see what peaks your interest next!

@wannaknowitall

It is criminal how little views your videos get. I am really enjoying your videos and your editing style. I have no real prior knowledge pertaining marine biology, but honestly I'm hooked on your videos. Just binged the last of them. I respect the amount of time you put into researching and editing your videos and I hope they'll blow up more! Yours is the first and only tiktok I saw that actually made me motivated to search you up on YouTube myself!

@aidyn5916

I love how you’re willing to disagree with informational sources and really look into them! So many creators would just love to smack the most correct sounding thing in their videos, but you really put in the effort to make sure you’re putting out good information! PLEASE never stop making videos omg

@watercraftworshipper3758

Finally, someone who shares my love of ocean sunfish

@ElizaSilent

I’ve had fugu (went on an exchange when I was 16). The tingling thing is a myth. It was incredibly bland, but they did have like 8 different courses of it prepared different ways, including deep fried. Osaka is also where most of not all accrediting of fugu chefs takes place, and they have to eat a dish they prepare as part of their finals, so they know their stuff. Honestly give it a go if you have the cash, cuz fine dining can be fun, but you’re not missing out on a world changing taste or anything.

@tsunamijenn

I've had fugu a couple times, and I've yet to feel the 'tingly' feeling. Apparently, the TTX usually isn't in the meat/flesh, so you'll only get the sensation if other more TTX dense organs are punctured or nicked during preparation of the fish, thus leaking/bleeding the TTX into the safer edible parts. When I asked, because I was like hey, I'm totally missing out on this always talked about aspect of eating fugu, I was told if I or someone I know does get that sensation, you should never go back as the chef wasn't careful enough or couldn't tell the types of fish apart and used a more toxic variety...or both. Don't know how valid this actually is, just what I've been told. Or I have a stomach of steel, which I doubt based on the rest of my life experiences 😂

@GarryDumblowski

I feel you could make an argument that people eat fugu not DESPITE how poisonous it is, but BECAUSE of how poisonous it is. It's like a show of guts or something?

@bigmclargehuge8219

I have an irrational fear of the Molidae. They make me viscerally uncomfortable. But that's not their fault, they're just lil(big) guys doing their thing! I want to be less afraid of the ocean in general, so maybe learning more will help!

@strikermodel

I feel like your videos would be great for a marine biology teacher to use in their class. Simple, fun, family friendly.

@AJVD2123

I saw a mola moka once while snorkeling off the coast of Cozumel. It was in the distance, going up to sun itself I guess. I was in love, absolute love.

@SkyArrow24

Ok, but definitely make a video about sunfish (molas)! I would love to hear you talk more about them

@superdupergrover9857

I agree with your incredulousness in regards to to dolphins getting high off pufferfish. IMO, they just found a self inflatable ball in the ocean and are having fun with it. I mean, humans would totally do the same thing.

@ComradeCorwin

I really appreciate that you take a stand and you don't back down from it. Your takes on cultural appropriation and views on indigenous lands that I've seen so far are inspiring. I'm not saying you should have to make political content, just that I appreciate that where it boldly intersects that you address it well and with conviction instead of dancing around it or mentioning it only in passing.

@parkershaw3753

If anyone wants more good info on Vodou and the history of zombies, the channel "Storied" has a very good video on the subject. Thanks Monstrum from PBS Digital Studios!

@fariesz6786

one night many years ago in japan i was invited to a sort of potluck by people from the company i had an internship at. one thing they served was fried fugu. i'm not lying when i say it was one of the best things i ever had. unfortunately i was too scared to eat more and the whole night my thoughts circled around how i might die any moment. at that time i didn't know how exactly the poison works. it was a really surreal experience.
i would however definitely eat fugu again. not necessarily the expensive sashimi but regularly priced food that has fugu in it (which uses pufferfish raised without TTX in their diet, so no gambit but the taste alone is great as i said)

@magic8ball237

This is easily one of the best channels I know, period. I LOVE the visual gags. It is criminal how low that subscriber count is. I added a +1 towards fixing it.

@mirushiroi

the first time my dad took me fishing, the first fish i've ever caught was a pufferfish. he tells this story to everyone and he always sounds so proud of me, makes me happy :) thanks pufferfish :)

@scottgardener

I became a doctor, but I almost became a marine biologist because of the mola. Ocean sunfish are just that cool. As for fugu, I would want to see their sushi license, and a Google Translate, since I don’t know how to read Japanese. As an anime fan, I am fluent in Japanese with English subtitles.