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Octopuses Punch Fish That Cheat During Hunts, New Study
In the waters of the Red Sea, fishes and octopuses appear to work together to hunt for tasty treats. However, some fish can get a bit cheeky and attempt to take advantage of the octopus’s efforts, according to a new study. If they do, they might just receive a swift
Octopus Skin Care Secrets Revealed: It’s All About the Bacteria!
Ever wonder what keeps octopuses looking so fabulous under the sea? It turns out, they’ve got a special version of a skin[care] routine — bacteria! A recent study, published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, has revealed how unique bacteria living on octopus skin could play a crucial role in
“That Octopus Book” Remarkably Bright Creatures is Becoming a Movie!
Octopus Fans! Shelby Van Pelt’s novel Remarkably Bright Creatures, affectionately known as “that octopus book,” is officially being adapted into a feature film on Netflix! YUP, you heard that right—Netflix, who brought us the award-winning original documentary My Octopus Teacher, is handing the mic over to a giant Pacific octopus
Bringing Octopus Education to STEMfest at Mayborn Museum!
Last week, OctoNation’s nonprofit team made a splash at STEMfest in Waco, TX for the third year in a row! This popular, free community science event was held at the Mayborn Museum Complex and attracted hundreds of families looking to learn & have fun with their kids! “STEMfest is a
Book Giveaway: “Secrets of the Octopus” & Bonus interview!
[Update 3/18/24: Submissions Closed] 🐙 🎉 OctoNation is beyond thrilled to offer our community a chance to win one of the newest National Geographic octopus books to hit the shelves next week, “Secrets of the Octopus” by the New York Times Bestseller of “The Soul of an Octopus”, Sy Montgomery
