Octopuses are capable of sophisticated tasks, from solving puzzles to decorating their dens to remembering people's faces. So when a company in Spain announced that it wanted to commercially farm ...

The first whole genome analysis of an octopus reveals unique features that likely played a role in the evolution of traits such as large complex nervous systems and adaptive camouflage. An ...

A shortfin mako shark, the fastest-swimming shark in the world, was caught on camera with an octopus catching a ride on its back off the coast of New Zealand. When you purchase through links on our ...

The Clifford family of Edmond, Okla., tracked down an octopus for their son Cal, 9, who has been infatuated with the sea animals for years. What they didn’t expect were the 50 hatchlings. Cal Clifford ...

A dietitian explores the health benefits, downsides, and nutritional value of eating octopus. The octopus is a type of cephalopod that lives in the ocean. It’s well-known for having eight legs and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus beloved by aquarium visitors, is entering senescence, the final stage of her life.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. An octopus patrols a shallow reef, searching for food–and it’s ...

Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor at the base of an underwater mountain. It’s a magical place, especially if you’re an octopus. We now ...

Smart, strong and flexible, the octopus is an enticing model for an entirely new kind of many-armed, multitalented robot Octopuses are some of the most complex, bizarre and intelligent creatures in ...

A lab in Massachusetts may have finally found an eight-armed cephalopod that can serve as a model organism and assist scientific research. By Elizabeth Preston Photographs and Video by Matt Cosby The ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While the bite from a venomous blue-lined octopus (Hapalochlaena ...

A few years ago, South African documentary filmmaker Craig Foster felt burnt out from years of working on arduous nature films. Needing a reset, he returned to the underwater kelp forests off the ...