Octopuses usually are on the ocean floor, where shortfin mako sharks typically ... Constantine mused that the octopus was in for the ride of its life. “The octopus may have been in for quite ...

Marine scientists from the University of Auckland witnessed an extraordinary event off the coast of New Zealand. They observed a common octopus riding ...

The newfound ecosystem is filled with sea crabs, octopuses and gigantic sponges, suggesting it may have been thriving for ...

Maori octopuses are the largest octopuses in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching about 1 meter (3.28 feet) in length. Shortfin mako sharks are known for being one of the fastest fish in the world, with ...

an octopus perched atop the shark's head, clinging on with its tentacles." The researchers were bemused by this bizarre sight, as octopuses usually live on the ocean floor, while shortfin makos ...

This shark species, known for its speed, usually swims near the surface, unlike the octopus which lives mostly on the ocean floor. An octopus riding a shortfin mako shark. The researchers, led by ...

When predators are nearby, an octopus changes colors to blend in with its environment. These colors allow it to blend in with rocks, the ocean floor, or other animals. Octopuses can even change ...

Love isn’t just roses, chocolates, or long walks on the beach. In the ocean, romance takes on wild forms—tail-holding, ...

The encounter took place in the Hauraki Gulf, where a University of Auckland research team was analyzing ocean behavior in search of feeding frenzies. Initially bewildered by what appeared to be an ...

The Māori octopus is the largest octopus species in ... while shortfin mako sharks are rarely found near the ocean floor. The scientific team are now looking into why the incredible incident ...

Four thousand metres below the surface lies a mysterious and alien world with a staggering diversity of strange creatures.