Underneath the ocean's surface lies a vast and ancient world. As demand for sustainable technologies increases, attention is ...

A woman spotted a rare " Stranger Things " fungus on a walk. The Devil's fingers fungus, also referred to as octopus ...

The Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) is the largest octopus ever found. Learn about its record-breaking size, ...

Ever stumbled across a close-up image of an octopus tentacle and felt a sudden wave of disgust wash over you? If you answered ...

Rebecca Senn, a graduate student, said she found the bottle containing the Giant Pacific octopus, but she didn’t realize it ...

On World Octopus Day, researchers are revealing how this blue-blooded marvel could unlock breakthroughs in robotics, medicine, and even our understanding of consciousness. The post Why Octopuses Could ...

Octopuses, known for their intelligence, adaptability and curiosity, are more than marine marvels. They are vital players in the ocean’s balance, helping ecosystems thrive while inspiring scientists ...

BRIXHAM, England — Expecting his normal catch of plaice, turbot and Dover sole, Arthur Dewhirst was surprised when his nets ...

In late September 2025, an image claiming to show an octopus helping a diver with underwater maintenance tasks began circulating on Facebook. One version (archived), included the following caption: ...

"We are thankful for how far reaching this story has become," a rep for the Aquarium of the Pacific tells PEOPLE, while sharing its plans to honor her aquarium of the pacific Ghost, a giant octopus at ...

Ghost always knew when it was showtime. Stretching her eight arms across the tank, the octopus would glide mid-water almost as if she were dancing, leaving admirers on the other side of the glass ...

Octopuses in the Red Sea often hunt together with other predatory fish—and sometimes hit them. New videos suggest they're keeping fish in line. Day octopuses in the Red Sea team up with up fish to ...