4.8K views · 239 reactions | Off the coast of California, MBARI News made quite the discovery when they found the largest deep-sea octopus gathering on Earth. | USA TODAY | Facebook

Today is World Octopus Day! 🐙 Did you know these eight-armed cephalopods have many impressive adaptations, including shape shifting, color changing, ink squirting, and jet propulsion? Come spend some time observing our giant Pacific octopus in the Spineless exhibit. You won't be sorry! As the largest octopus species, these marine giants can weigh over 50 pounds with an arm span up to 13 feet, from tip to sucker-covered tip. | New York Aquarium

🐙 As the largest of all octopus species, the giant Pacific octopus has certainly earned its name! While often sporting a reddish coloration, they can change color and texture at will to hide from predators or sneak up on prey. Learn more: https://oceana.ly/47at8Lq | Oceana