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Book Giveaway: The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives
🐙 🎉 OctoNation is beyond thrilled to offer our community a chance to win one of the newest octopus books to hit the shelves— and it’s a BIG ONE (nearly 300 pages!) Simply enter your name and email address to register & learn even more about the Lives of Octopuses
Do Octopus Bite?
Octopuses of myth and legend come off as monsters, but real-life octopuses are far from monstrous! Generally, octopuses aren’t interested in hurting humans unless humans are hurting them. And even though the answer to this question is yes, octopuses could bite you, you’ll soon learn that they usually won’t (unless
‘Artist Spotlight’ Of The Week: Laurel “Yoyo” Scheel
Join us as we explore the work of Laurel “Yoyo” Scheel, an immensely talented artist! Learn more about her life and artwork with this exclusive.
‘Cephalotography’ Of The Week: Kat Zhou
Check out today’s post showing underwater diver: Kat Zhou! A passionate underwater photographer who loves to capture the beauty of our oceans.
Does Octlantis Exist?
Have you heard the possibility of an underwater city full of octopuses? Can it be… Does Octlantis exist? Let’s find out!
