#a seaymphony of senses

[montereybayaquarium]

We’re suckers for cephalopods!

Did you know that giant Pacific octopuses have roughly 2,000 suckers lining their eight arms?! 🤔🐙 The suction cups allow these inquisitive invertebrates to investigate their watery world through touch, taste, and smell. Watch aquarist Candace prepare a food enrichment for one of our giant Pacific octopuses and see how this savvy cephalopod shows off their super sucker senses.

#monterey bay aquarium #cephalopod awareness days 2023 #octopus 101 #the inkredible lives of octopuses #a seaymphony of senses #imagine a tongue and a nose on each of your fingers and toes #on second thought maybe dont...