Happy #WorldOctopusDay! Let’s celebrate with some octo-anatomy. #cephalopod #octopus #mollusk #marinescience #octopuslove #tentacle #marinelife #octoodyssey | CHANGING SEAS

14K views · 704 reactions | Look, a cephalopod! ...but what exactly is a cephalopod, anyway?  撚 October 8th to 12th are recognized as International Cephalopod Awareness Days — a time to celebrate this group of marine animals that includes squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish. Dive in and learn all about cephalopods with our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://oceana.ly/48QnXDR | Oceana | Facebook

50K views · 1.5K reactions | Flamboyant cuttlefish just swam into Underwater Beauty in time for #CephalopodWeek!  These flashy cephalopods "walk" along the sand with their tentacles while using special pigment cells, or "chromatophores," to create patterns that roll down their bodies to mesmerize prey. Keep an eye on our channels to learn more about cephalopods all week, and get your tickets to see them up close: https://shedd.link/3wHLOjj | Shedd Aquarium | Facebook