Undernourished coastal communities in the tropics—where children's growth can be stunted by a lack of micronutrients—can get the vitamins and minerals they need from sustainable small-scale octopus ...

When the tide retreats along Australia's northern coast, a small octopus does something its relatives never attempt. What ...

Among the ocean's most dangerous creatures, size isn't everything; in fact, some of the smallest marine animals are among the most dangerous. For example, the blue-ringed octopus has an extremely ...

Scientists working off the coast of Costa Rica say they've discovered the world's third known octopus nursery. The international 18-person research team found the site nearly 2 miles below sea level ...

World Octopus Day 2026 celebrates one of the ocean’s most fascinating animals. Meet the bizarre Dumbo octopus, whose ear-like fins help it survive in the deep sea where sunlight never reaches.