Late last month, a lifelong Red Wings fan named Norm leaned over in his seat at Chicago’s United Center to explain an eight-tentacled tradition to his in-laws. A native Michigander, Norm now lives in ...

E/V Nautilus filmed a big red octopus in the deep sea as it spread itself into the shape of a circus tent, a tactic to fend off its foes. The team aboard exploration vessel (E/V) Nautilus are no ...

Equally mysterious and beautiful, octopuses are captivating creatures. There are over 300 octopus species, and they thrive in every ocean habitat. Their soft bodies can rapidly change shape, allowing ...

La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium has reached another key milestone in better understanding a lesser-known species with the successful settlement of about 15 red octopuses in its care. According to Birch, ...

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 ...

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 ...