Cuttlefish Camoflage

Although this blog is dedicated to octopuses, cuttlefish are closely related to octopuses. Both are cephalopods. Like octopuses, cuttlefish are able to quickly change the color and texture of their skin in order to blend in with the environment.

This cuttlefish, found on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, changes color once it realizes it has been spotted.

Petting the Cuttlefish and a Thrown Tentacle

Behind the scenes at a local aquarium, two onlookers are sent a rude message by the cuttelfish they are observing. It throws a tentacle!

Blue Ring Octopus Compilation

Blue Ring in the Wild

This is a blue ring octopus in the wild in indonesia. It is of the genus Hapalochlaena and is very deadly. Blue ring octopuses have killed many unlucky swimmers over the years.

Quote: "A bite from one acts so quickly that death may occur before a diver can even make it out of the water"

Yet another octopus opening a jar

I believe this octopus holds the record, at least as far as online video is concerned, for opening the jar fastest (though some of the video was obviously cutout). Great video, enjoy.

Octopus Opening a Jar

If you know what species this is or can make a good guess, leave it in the comments.

Wild Octopus Flashes Colors at Scuba Diver

This Briareus (I'm assuming) flashes colors when it is caught in the spotlight of a scuba diver. It acts a bit startled.


Psychedelic Octopus - Funny bloopers R us

Holy Crap! A Cuttlefish Attacks an Octopus in Front of a Scuba Diver!

This almost looks fake it is so surreal. The octopus is playing with a scuba divers spanner. Then, a much larger cuttlefish decides to make the octopus a meal. It is a bit saddening if you've ever owned an octopus.