It’s not every day that scientists discover a new species of octopus, but that is exactly what has happened off the coast of western Australia. During a CSIRO research expedition to the Carnarvon ...
This Giant Pacific octopus, from the world's largest octopus species, was elated to show off her abode to the human.
Almost a half-mile below the surface of Monterey Bay, California, scientists recently recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus— only the fourth time the same research team has spotted the species ...
La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium has reached another key milestone in better understanding a lesser-known species with the successful settlement of about 15 red octopuses in its care. According to Birch, ...
Equally mysterious and beautiful, octopuses are captivating creatures. There are over 300 octopus species, and they thrive in every ocean habitat. Their soft bodies can rapidly change shape, allowing ...