Who can solve puzzles, open jars, and...?

Did you know an octopus can solve puzzles, open jars, and even change color to blend into its surroundings? Let’s celebrate World Octopus Day, October 8, 2025, by diving into the fascinating world of these clever ocean creatures! Get ready to uncover some wild and wacky facts and explore a few amazing careers for people who dream of working with octopuses.

Wild & Wacky Facts:

• They have three hearts and blue blood (copper-based hemocyanin helps them thrive in cold, low-oxygen water).

• Their skin can change color, pattern, and texture in milliseconds to camouflage or communicate.

• With a distributed nervous system, each arm has its own mini “brain” to taste, touch, and act semi-independently.

Awesome & Amazing Careers:

• Marine Biologist — studies cephalopods and their habitats.

• Aquarist (Cephalopod Care) — manages water quality, enrichment, and daily care at aquariums.

• Animal Behaviorist — designs problem-solving tests and enrichment to reduce stress and boost welfare.

• Conservation Educator — teaches visitors how to protect ocean ecosystems.

• Underwater Photographer/Filmmaker — documents octopus behavior to inspire the world.

• Prompt: Which octopus career would you try for a day?

So what do you think? What is your favorite Wild & Wacky Fact? Would you like to work with or study octopuses one day?