This last phase of an octopus’s life, known as senescence, is a natural process where the octopus ceases eating and dedicates its remaining energy to protecting and aerating her eggs.

Ghost, a beloved giant Pacific octopus that has drawn thousands of people's attention at the Aquarium of the Pacific, has ...

In this stage known as senescence, an octopus will neglect her own basic needs like eating, instead focusing on protecting her eggs — which in this case will never hatch.

For years, Britney Taryn and her son Leo frequently visited the San Antonio Aquarium, interacting with the giant Pacific octopus at the attraction. Guests are encouraged to feed and touch the venomous ...

SAN ANTONIO – A woman is calling for changes at the San Antonio Aquarium after she says an octopus attacked her son. In videos posted to TikTok that have gone viral, Britney Taryn describes the giant ...