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 ...

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; ...

From a research vessel in the Pacific Ocean, scientists watched the camera feed of a remotely operated submersible thousands of feet below them. As the submersible moved through the chilly water, a ...

Octopuses are amazing sea creatures. They belong to a group called molluscs, just like snails and clams. But unlike them, octopuses have no shell. They have soft bodies, eight arms, and big brains.

World Octopus Day is celebrated annually on October 8th to highlight the intelligence, unique characteristics, and ecological importance of octopuses. The day also raises awareness about threats to ...