Octopus

About Octopus

Intelligent masters of camouflage

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Tropical to temperate waters worldwide, rocky reefs, coral reefs, and sandy bottoms
• Diet: Crabs, crayfish, clams, mussels, and small fish
• Best season: Year-round, best on night dives when they hunt actively

Fun Facts

Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood,They can squeeze through any gap larger than their beak,They have been observed using tools like coconut shells for shelter,Females die shortly after their eggs hatch, having guarded them without eating

Diving Tips

Look for the telltale signs of an octopus den—piles of shells and rocks arranged around a hole. Night dives offer the best active hunting behaviour.