Articles for tag: Marine Biology, ocean science, Octopus behavior, Sea Creatures, walking octopus

A small lizard crawling in the sand on the beach

The Octopus That Walks on Land

Suhail Ahmed

A slick shape spills from a tide pool at dusk, arms questing like living ropes, and then – shockingly – it walks. Coastal scientists once treated such sightings as colorful footnotes. Now, amphibious behavior is moving center stage, reshaping how we think about life at the water’s edge. From octopuses that crawl across slick rocks ...

Shortfin mako shark

Unbelievable Encounter: Octopus Spotted Riding on the World’s Fastest Shark

April Joy Jovita

Marine researchers recently captured a rare sight—an octopus clinging to a shortfin mako shark. This unusual interaction has sparked curiosity among scientists, shedding light on unexpected survival tactics in the ocean. While interactions between sharks and octopuses are known, direct physical contact like this is rarely documented. Understanding these moments can provide deeper insights into ...