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Secrets of the Octopus Garden: Moms nest at thermal springs to give their young the best chance for survival

  • Written by Amanda Kahn, Assistant Professor of Invertebrate Ecology at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, San José State University
Secrets of the Octopus Garden: Moms nest at thermal springs to give their young the best chance for survivalFemale pearl octopus nest at the Octopus Garden off California.Credit: © 2019 MBARI

Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor at the base of an underwater mountain. It’s a magical place, especially if you’re an octopus.

In 2018, one of us, Amanda Kahn, was aboard the...

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