sea

Common Octopus

Octopus vulgaris

Where to See It Reefs and rocky seabed while snorkelling and diving

Quite possibly the cleverest animal on the reef. The common octopus solves problems, uses tools and changes colour and texture in an instant to melt into the rock. Eight arms, three hearts and a famously curious mind. You will spot one only if it chooses to let you, which is rather the whole game.

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