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All octopuses die as the young begin to hatch. It's the last act of their lives. In this case, the eggs were a bit late hatching as she moved from the den and out to the ocean. We removed a few thousand to our lab to witness this. SOP for the cephalopods.

When it's first captured, the octo is placed in a quarantine tank to make sure it's going to be OK. After that, it gets moved to a much larger aquarium. Generally, we have them for 6-8 months. When they are at peak breeding age, we release them.

@@starfishdiving -Thank you for your reply. I love observing them especially in the wild.

Nope. Not a problem at all. No, we don't tame them. They are intelligent, can do simple reasoning. They are not dangerous to humans at all. We do release them at an age where they are at peak breeding age.

Randol Williams how old is this one? Was she raised in the facility? I got to play with one while snorkeling in Hawaii, a hand full size, it was so sweet reaching out to touch me, changing patterns quickly. Very very cool critters. You have a great job!. I'm a Biologist, but my field was more into the rocks, dirt, critters, bugs and insects. The ocean has always scared me a little. 🦀

@@patricia2645 this was back in 2013. They only live for aprx 4-5 years. We've had at least 2 octopuses per year in our aquarium. It's all catch, show for a few months then release.

Randol Williams I have heard, if they were able to pass knowledge to offspring, as we do, they maybe as smart as us. Sad the mother sacrifices herself. They would be great astronauts, multi tasking with 8 legs 💫 haha

Randol Williams I am in Oregon, my sister lives in Port Townsend on the sound, next time I visit her, I will come visit the aquarium and hope to see the octopuses. Are you still at the aquarium? It would be great to meet you too!

Xander: I refer you to ancient Egyptian mythology.

Why not? If she were named Mary people might ask why Mary of all names? : l

Why not? Look it up first. (Maybe Bethany is better? 🤦) 😂

Yea... I friggin like you too. You stand over the octo aquarium with a gopro cam, you arm stuck down In the cold water. It ain't goddamn Hollywood. Its marine science.

@@starfishdiving lol you're right. I didn't consider that, I just love octopus's and I need more videos. Sorry for taking my lack of octopus content out on you. <3

One does not need to be smart or even educated to know how to speak politely or know when to stop and listen before replying, that sassy young octopus has more intelligence and grace than most of the barnacle heads commenting here. Can you tell us how your own lack of education gives you a moral authority to tell others what is right or wrong in any subject matter? Can you explain a safer, more cost effect way for marine biologists to study and learn about how to best conserve and protect these amazing wild creatures in their freezing cold, dark, murky habitat? Why can't we all be celebrating these big hearted, even bigger brained scientists for their selfless work diving in freezing, murky waters with barely any visibility and all to often sudden and dangerously high currents all in an endless collaborated effort to study and preserve this species instead of taking cheap shots at them from the safety and warmth of our mobile phones? The Giant Pacific Octopus has become a living symbol and mascot for the Pacific Northwest, loved and adored by millions because of the knowledge, education, awareness shared and provided to the public by hard working scientists like Randol and his colleagues here. So I ask you to not stay quiet, never stop asking questions, but please do try and show a little more respect.

Great. Another marine scientist heard from. We are a marine research facility. We only keep the octopus for a short period of time. Then they are released.

Yea, well...I'm the dive tech that usually collects these critters. I think it remembered me as the diver that captured it. They get lots of attention. They do like certain handlers over others. Boring? Never! Working with these magnificent animals is never boring.

Yep! Sometimes they will eat each other. Fish eat fish, octo's eat octo's and squid.

Randol Williams So they really are cannibals! You should name one Hannibal and another one Lecter. I have really grown to love these fascinating creatures. I saw one open a mason jar to get at a crab!

Yes...very soft and cuddly.

Please tell me you aren't in your 30's or 40's, right?

I'm just joking, great video and it's nothing short of amazing what you captured. I'm going to snorkel the Puget sound soon.

I was also giving you some teasing. I was joking too. Glad you like the video.

They were purchased from a fish dealer in Portland, OR. Flown in from a farm in Mississippi. Crawfish cannot be purchased in WA. Why do you ask?

Pebble In A Pond, the same can be said for literally every over animal that humans eat

Choice comes with being at the top 💪

It’s not a sin you dork.

I can't eat octopus too. It's too clever and it's my favorite animal on the planet.

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octopus are very curious

Thanks Helen! I'm very glad that you and your daughter enjoyed it.