A new blue octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, was recently discovered near Darwin Island in northern Galápagos.

The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

Dive deep into the beauty of the ocean with this mesmerizing 4K UHD cinematic footage. Witness a rare and colorful octopus gliding gracefully along the seafloor, showcasing nature’s creativity and ...

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Do octopuses dream? Watch a sleeping octopus that could very well be dreaming, in this video clip posted on YouTube on Monday to promote the TV show Octopus: Making Contact on PBS. While the octopus ...

PORT ANGELES — Feiro Marine Life Center has a new star to welcome visitors. A juvenile giant Pacific octopus has replaced Ursula, an octopus released Jan. 11 in Freshwater Bay, in the octopus tank at ...

We don’t know if androids dream of electric sheep, but whatever octopuses dream of must be something adventurous because they change color a lot while they’re sleeping. And while the octopus in the ...