Deep-sea dwelling nautilists are fascinating creatures: These cephalopods are a distant cousin to octopi and according to fossil records, they've been cruising around the ocean for about 500 million years. Yet despite surviving for so long, humans are putting them at risk thanks to using their shells for decorations and accessories, like bolo ties. Sadly, you can buy these things (and many others) on Etsy or eBay — but you shouldn't. Every sale helps push species like the nautilus closer to extinction. Despite the companies' stated wildlife policies, sellers on Etsy and eBay rake in money on wildlife knickknacks, decor, clothing, and more. And the United States is a major consumer of these products. We are calling on these platforms to commit to ending these sales by the end of the year. [Video description: A remote camera captures nautiluses on the ocean floor swimming around each other, trying to get into something that is in a net. Video by NOAA.] #deepsea #underwaterpho...