Strollers on Magnetic Island's Picnic Bay jetty received a shock when they were greeted by what appeared to be a gyrating octopus.
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It is a giant Pacific octopus , two metres high, whose body and tentacles will entwine the jetty shelter and five nudibranchs,soft body molluscs , will form a lit trail to the centrepiece.
The octopus highlights the beauty of creatures found in the natural environment off Yunbenun - Magnetic Island - and draws attention to the important ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
The sculpture is part of the Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ) biennial which activates and engages with spaces,histories and futures through art, and runs from August 1 -18 in a variety of locations .(Octopus,Art,Queensland.)
