Scientists discover a new species of Dumbo octopus in the Pacific, Grimpoteuthis feitiana, inspired by the flying figures of ...

In a world of predators, this octopus chose deception over defense. The mimic octopus can transform into more than 15 ...

World Octopus Day reveals how intelligent, adaptable, and important octopuses are to our planet’s oceans today.

When a blanket octopus swims, it creates a kaleidoscope of colors twirling underwater. It’s a rainbow of beauty as it glides through the sea. It’s gorgeous, and it’s almost never seen by humans in ...

Discover the world’s 8 largest octopus species found across global oceans. Learn about their size, habitats, and fascinating ...

Celebrate World Octopus Day 2025 by learning about these 10 incredible facts about octopuses, that reveal their intelligence, ...

With ear-like fins that flap gracefully through the water, the Dumbo octopus in this YouTube video looks like it waltzed straight out of an animation studio. But don’t let their cute facade fool you; ...

The other known octopus nursery is about 3,200 meters (2 miles) below the ocean surface on the Davidson Seamount off the coast of Monterey, California, where thousands of octopuses cluster around a ...

Every year on October 8, World Octopus Day highlights the intelligence and adaptability of octopuses. The day encourages ...

Octopus populations across the globe are facing mounting pressures from overfishing, habitat loss and environmental change.