Common Octopus News Today

An octopus who decided he wouldnt wait for his dinner caused something of a flap when he was found missing.

An aquarium has spoken of an octopus which escaped its tank to hunt crabs.

An aquarium has spoken of an octopus which escaped its tank to hunt crabs.

Divers and snorkellers have reported an increase in sightings of Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), particularly around Cornwalls Lizard peninsula.

Huge numbers of octopus have been seen along Cornwall’s coastline this month in what experts are describing as a “bumper year” for sightings.

Fishermen have reported finding dozens of octopuses in their lobster pots and cuttlefish traps daily

Divers, snorkellers and fishermen have all reported increased numbers of octopus sightings.

News that the world's first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming reality has been met with dismay by scientists and conservationists. They argue such intelligent "sentient" creatures - considered able to feel pain and emotions - should never be commercially reared for food.

The world’s first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming reality - but scientists are up in arms.

The world’s first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming reality - but scientists are up in arms.