Deep-sea mining operations threaten Casper, a new fin-less octopod species relying on fragile ecosystems to reproduce. A different octopod of the same species. (Credit: Jason 2 ROV team) Casper, and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Remember the “Casper” octopod? Scientists spotted it on the ...

A video of an octopod that bears an uncanny resemblance to a lovable Disney character has been released for science. Footage of the ‘Dumbo’ octopod (Cirrothauma murrayi) has been released for the ...

Researchers who've gotten the first look at a deep-sea "dumbo" octopod hatchling report in Current Biology on February 19 that the young octopods look and act much like adults from the moment they ...