Patrick Simmons+FollowOctopus boom surprises South Coast localsOctopus are suddenly everywhere along England’s south coast—fishermen in Cornwall are hauling in 13 times more than usual, and experts are calling 2025 “the year of the octopus.” The last time this happened was back in the 1950s! Milder winters and a warm spring seem to have set the stage for this marine comeback, but no one’s sure how long it’ll last. While octopuses help balance the ecosystem, some worry about their impact on crab catches. Have you noticed any changes at your local beach or seafood market? What do you think this means for our coastal communities? #Science #Cornwall #Octopus20Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowA 7-Armed Octopus Just Washed Up?!Okay, this is wild: a massive, super rare seven-armed octopus just washed up on a Scottish beach, and even the experts are stumped. This deep-sea weirdo is almost never seen, and one of its arms is actually a reproductive organ (nature is wild). Scientists froze the remains to study them, hoping to learn more about what’s happening in our oceans. Makes you wonder what else is lurking down there, right? #Science #oceanmystery #octopus10Share
James Brady+FollowOctopuses Are Basically Ocean GeniusesOctopuses aren’t just squishy sea creatures—they’re straight-up masterminds! Their brains are wild: two-thirds of their neurons are in their arms, so each limb can think for itself. They solve puzzles, escape tanks, and even use tools like coconut shells for shelter. Some can remember people and learn by watching others, and they show real personalities. Basically, octopuses are living proof that intelligence comes in all shapes (and tentacles). #Science #Octopus #AnimalIntelligence60Share
