Scientists Discover New #DeepSea #OctopusNursery in Costa Rica https://schmidtocean.org/scientists-discover-new-deep-sea-octopus-nurseries-in-costa-rica/

"A team of international #scientists have discovered a new deep-sea #octopus nursery at a low-temperature #HydrothermalVent offshore of #CostaRica. The discovery of the brooding site brings the world’s known octopus nurseries to three... Additionally, the expedition reinforced the idea that some species of deep-sea octopus seek out low-temperature #HydrothermalVents for brooding their eggs."

Scientists Discover New Deep-sea Octopus Nursery in Costa Rica - Schmidt Ocean Institute

International team of scientists explored previously unseen seamounts in Costa Rica, found new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching  Video and photos available here. Puntarenas, Costa Rica – A team of international scientists have discovered a new deep-sea octopus nursery at a low-temperature hydrothermal vent offshore of Costa Rica. The discovery of the brooding … Continued

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