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Our special exhibit featuring the astounding lives of octopuses, squid and cuttlefishes is now open. We’re so excited that we’ve dedicated this board to our…
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Wave your tentacles in the air! Meet many-armed denizens of the deep in our Tentacles exhibition—and try to count all the suckers on our giant Pacific octopus! (Photo: Charlene Boarts) Ocean Life, Octopus, Giant Pacific Octopus, Octopus Squid, Sea Creatures, Aquarium, Sea Life, Amazing Aquariums, Pacific
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Wave your tentacles in the air! Meet many-armed denizens of the deep in our Tentacles exhibition—and try to count all the suckers on our giant Pacific octopus! (Photo: Charlene Boarts)
My, what an ancient shell you have! The nautilus is a living link to the past—this cousin of the octopus hasn’t changed much in 150 million years. To control its buoyancy, the nautilus pumps fluids in and out its shell chambers, which are connected by tubes called "siphuncles." Marine Life, D1, Nature, Sealife, Sea Mammal
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My, what an ancient shell you have! The nautilus is a living link to the past—this cousin of the octopus hasn’t changed much in 150 million years. To control its buoyancy, the nautilus pumps fluids in and out its shell chambers, which are connected by tubes called "siphuncles."
How many colors can you count on this kaleidoscopic bigfin reef squid? Like many cephalopods, they shift colors to attract mates or intimidate competition. You'll never see the same pattern twice! Animals, Google, Galore, Clever, Monterey, Fauna, Cephalopod, Squid, Ocean
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How many colors can you count on this kaleidoscopic bigfin reef squid? Like many cephalopods, they shift colors to attract mates or intimidate competition. You'll never see the same pattern twice!
Did you know we have an Instagram? Follow us @montereybayaquarium! Photo: @marikamem. Instagram, Octopuses, Jazz, Underwater, Awesome
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Did you know we have an Instagram? Follow us @montereybayaquarium! Photo: @marikamem.
Need a hug? Just put our wallpaper on your computer screen for your daily cephalopod squeeze! Art, Squeeze, Hug
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Need a hug? Just put our wallpaper on your computer screen for your daily cephalopod squeeze!
Now on exhibit: the largest cuttlefish we’ve ever displayed! This broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is the size of a football, and has an oversize attitude to match. “They’re pretty feisty!" Inspiration, American Football, Happiness, Cuttlefish
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Now on exhibit: the largest cuttlefish we’ve ever displayed! This broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is the size of a football, and has an oversize attitude to match. “They’re pretty feisty!"
Otherworldly, unique and under pressure. The nautilus has survived for millions of years—but the future is uncertain for this animal with a sought-after shell. Come see them in our Tentacles exhibition! Saltwater Aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Sea Otter, Monterey Bay
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Otherworldly, unique and under pressure. The nautilus has survived for millions of years—but the future is uncertain for this animal with a sought-after shell. Come see them in our Tentacles exhibition!
Swordtail squid (Chiroteuthis calyx). Photo by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Deep Sea Creatures, Tentacle
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Swordtail squid (Chiroteuthis calyx). Photo by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
Pharaoh cuttlefish © Monterey Bay Aquarium Bird, Stingrays, Birds, Marine Sea, Animals Of The World
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Pharaoh cuttlefish © Monterey Bay Aquarium
Miss these masters of disguise? We did! Glad to say we once again have pharaoh cuttlefish on exhibit in Tentacles. Masters, Scuba Diving, Splash Zone, Beneath The Sea
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Miss these masters of disguise? We did! Glad to say we once again have pharaoh cuttlefish on exhibit in Tentacles.
Stumpy Cuttlefish on Exhibit! Friends, Animal Kingdom, Cichlid Aquarium
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Stumpy Cuttlefish on Exhibit!
Stumpy Cuttlefish on Exhibit!
Bobtail squid by Joel Sartore. Beautiful Fish, Animaux, Underwater Creatures
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Bobtail squid by Joel Sartore.
Need a cool image to enliven your computer desktop? How about this cock-eyed squid? Bee Sting, Giant Squid, Weird Creatures, Cock, Bee
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Need a cool image to enliven your computer desktop? How about this cock-eyed squid?
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Can't stop watching this strolling cephalopod? Don't be fooled by its delicate movement--the mimic octopus can easily scare off potential predators. In a flash, this master of mimicry changes its color and shape to hover like a lethal lionfish or slither like a poisonous sea snake. Octopus Tentacles, Sea Snake, Octopus Photos, Mimic Octopus
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Can't stop watching this strolling cephalopod? Don't be fooled by its delicate movement--the mimic octopus can easily scare off potential predators. In a flash, this master of mimicry changes its color and shape to hover like a lethal lionfish or slither like a poisonous sea snake.
Hawaiian bobtail squid by Joel Sartore. See them in our new Tentacles exhibition!
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Hawaiian bobtail squid by Joel Sartore. See them in our new Tentacles exhibition!