Giant Pacific Octopus Wonders: Tap for Eight Arms and Infinite Marvels

Envision an animal that can change its color and texture to harmonize with its surroundings, becoming virtually obscure to predators and prey alike. The very characteristic is one of the many awe-inspiring abilities of the giant Pacific octopus – the largest octopus species in the world. It can sort out complex puzzles, use tools and even elope from enclosures. So, if you ever find yourself reconnoitering the depths of the North Pacific Ocean, be vigilant for this elusive and enigmatic creature. Read the full article

This was such a lovely book!! 📖📚🐎🐙 And the fact that it’s partly narrated by a giant panic octopus is fantastic. #remarkablybrightcreatures by @shelbyvanpeltwrites #books #bookstagram #dalahäst #reading #readeveryday #giantpacificoctopus #octupus #readersgonnaread #readingaddict #readreadread #readmorebooks #booklover #bookaddict #booknerd #shelbyvanpelt https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_pNnFIJnY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Who needs holiday garland when you have a giant Pacific octopus?! 🐙”

quote and pic from https://www.instagram.com/newenglandaquarium/

Have a tentacular Thursday!

Giant Pacific Octopus

If you ask Freya, every day is octopus day. 🐙 #giantpacificoctopus #newenglandaquarium #cephalopod #largeandincharge (at New England Aquarium)

Thanks Rafael! Done at @sangbleutattoolondon FOR BOOKINGS: [email protected] #sangbleutattoolondon #alpomeroy #alpomeroytattoo #tattoo #blackandgreytattoo #octopustattoo #octopus #giantpacificoctopus #tattooing #londontattoo #tattoolondon #dalston #hackney #eastlondon (at Sang Bleu Tattoo London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUVnTpbM_fM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Awesome tire art! So creative, don’t you think?!?? . . #Repost @blake__mcfarland ・・・ Over 6 months in the making I am finally excited to be finished with this giant pacific octopus. This beast has a tentacle span of over 7 feet and made with over 150 recycled tires. It also features hand crafted glass blown eyes by artist David Salazar and an inner structure shaped by the talented @jmksculpture ... Hoping to contact someone at @montereybayaquarium to see if they want it! #giantpacificoctopus #recycledart #tireart

New project underway... always be showing love to your local wildlife species ;) . . . . #sketchbook #pencil #wildlife #octopus #giantpacificoctopus #cephalopod #illustration #justkeepswimming #tentacles #ocean #westcoastbestcoast #🐙 (at Chinatown, Victoria)

LIFE ON THE COAST⁣ 🌊 ⁣ Kelsi was bawling her eyes out on the couch one afternoon a few months after our plans to move to Australia had been cancelled. I hugged her and into my shoulder, she yelled “I JUST NEED TO BE BY THE OCEAN”.⁣ ⁣ So, within a few hours, we had sent a message on @airbnb to a couple with a property on Vancouver Island (Matt and Hayleigh), not having any idea how our lives were about to change forever.⁣ ⁣ We went from tears to jumping for joy at the idea of living by the ocean.⁣ ⁣ My Google search that night consisted of:⁣ ⁣ “How long does it take to drive to the island”⁣ ⁣ “What is it like to live on the island”⁣ ⁣ “Hiking on Vancouver island”⁣ ⁣ “Best cafes, restaurants, breweries and hidden gems on the island”⁣ ⁣ Fast forward to this week. We’ve been living on the island for a few months now. Turns out, just like we thought, Matt and Hayleigh are the coolest! ⁣ ⁣ We were invited to go on a @trek.west tour with them to some of the most incredible spots along the West Coast of Vancouver Island. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣If you ever have a chance, we couldn’t recommend a @trek.west tour more.⁣ ⁣ Words can’t describe it, but I am going to share something from our very last stop.⁣ ⁣ Picture this. Driftwood all over a beautiful beach. The sun about to disappear. Fires. Guitar players. Surfers in the water, and hanging out on the sand. Friends. Laughter. THE LIFE! (There’s a photo of it on the last image but as always, it doesn’t do it justice).⁣ ⁣ At this moment, something shifted. Something changed. And? Because of it Kelsi and I are about to pursue something we’ve always talked about doing. ⁣ ⁣ Thank you @matt_shannon_photography , @hayleighshereah @trek.west and @kelsiandlucy for the most epic adventure that has sparked the excitement for the next chapter. Stay tuned!⁣ 💫 ⁣ P.S - Head to my stories to see more photos from our @trek.west trip!⁣ P.PS - This is me holding a tentacle of a giant pacific octopus, the largest 🐙 in the world. ⁣ #vancouverisland #mysticbeach #trekwest #vancouverislandphotographer #vancouverislandbc #travelbc #tourismvictoria #girlswhotraveltheworld #giantpacificoctopus #dunnebells (at Vancouver Island, Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjlt06HJri/?igshid=v1a4qz3efu1d

“What is jet-powered, has three hearts pumping blue blood, a brain shaped like a donut and can reach 16 feet across yet still manage to squeeze through a hole the size of a walnut?⠀ ⠀ Answer: A Giant Pacific Octopus 🐙!”

quote and pic from https://www.instagram.com/tennesseeaquarium/

Entertaining the Seattle Aquarium’s Giant Pacific Octopus 🐙 Octopuses are wild creatures with the intelligence level of a cat and possess some pretty impressive problem solving skills. . . . . . #giantpacificoctopus #octopus #octopi #mollusc #marinebiology #aquarium #seattleaquarium #seattle #seattlewa #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwdiscovered #funny #ocean #sea #pugetsound #naturephotography (at Seattle Aquarium)

October 8th may be World Octopus Day — but don’t forget, it’s still World Cephalopod Week. ••• 🐙💕 ••• I’m wearing my Native North West “Octopus” (Nuu) T- shirt by Earnest Swanson, Haida • Octopus are known for their intelligence & transformative abilities. They are often depicted on shamanic art of the Pacific Northwest tribes.” — NativeNorthwest.com , Vancouver, B.C. •🐙 • Let’s honour these fantastic intelligent enigmatic creatures of the seas. 🐙💕#giantpacificoctopus • #octopus • worldcephalopodweek • #worldoctopusday • #worldoctopusday🐙 • #worldoctopusday2020 • #enjoycoastsalish • #smallstudiodesign • (at Smallstudio Design) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGzTmqBqpM/?igshid=1bh6ed9839w12

Freya the giant Pacific octopus in the Olympic Coast exhibit . . #gpo #giantpacificoctopus #octopus #freya #beauty #8armsofawesome #olympiccoast #newenglandaquarium (at New England Aquarium)

#giantpacificoctopus series “Reaching Out” oil #painting on 12x36” wood panel. www.lindaharrisonparsons.com check out my blog post on this series of works. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zoVVTnh1W/?igshid=8zg5z7njstqu

I would like to say thank you to everyone who has participated in my SALE ♥️ for those who missed not to worry. I’m now offering Free Shipping on all items in my shop from now on ♥️ Thank you for supporting small businesses like mine ♥️ it really makes a difference ♥️ • • • • #etsyseller #kdekany #oceanlove #octopusart #giantpacificoctopus #etsy #magic #octopus #marinelife #marinewildlife #marineart #blogger #illustration #pencilillustration #sharkart #fabercastell #polychromos #sharpener #derwent #artist #art #artistoninstagram #instaart #artblog #instaartist #artshelp https://www.instagram.com/p/B_P6BzkhLPV/?igshid=1xc80xkkxurpe