The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.

A new blue octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, was recently discovered near Darwin Island in northern Galápagos.

Scientists have identified a tiny blue octopus previously discovered in the Galápagos Islands as a new species. The female ...

On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball.

"Every species is special in its own way." Save our oceans! In honor of Earth Day 2025, Prime Video has unveiled an official trailer for a new documentary series titled Octopus!, a tribute to and ...

A rare find in the Galápagos has marine biologists excited.

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An octopus will soon be sashaying its way into the Robins Nature Center at Maymont. The squishy friend will make its debut on Friday, March 17, joining the 70 species of fish, ...

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — An 8-year-old Henrico boy with a passion for octopuses has the chance to win $20,000 and a special adventure with Ranger Rick magazine through a national contest — and he needs ...