Octopus in the Media

My Octopus Teacher (2020)  

A heart-warming Netflix documentary on a diver who develops a friendship with an octopus.

Blue Planet II (2017)

Episode 2 features octopuses that use shells for protection from predators. The other episodes are well worth a watch. (Available on BBC iPlayer).

Octopus, Squid & Cuttlefish: A Visual Scientific Guide to the Ocean's Most Advanced Invertebrates (2018)

An amazing book all about cephalopods. It's very good for explaining anatomy and evolution. I found it in my college library so check at your local one to find it! If it's not there it's also available to buy online. 

Other Minds: The Octopus and The Evolution of Intelligent Life (2016) 

A philosophical and evolutionary exploration of intelligence and consciousness.

I have yet to read it but come across it at the natural history museum. It's available in some local libraries and to buy online. 

Online Influencers: 

Here's some influencers who make enjoyable content about octopuses.

Ahmad Abdella|The Reef Doc

Ahmad posts great content about his rescued octopuses, including byrdie - a Californian two spot octopus.

He's very willing to share some facts so message him on Instagram if you have any questions! 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_reef_doc?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@thereefdoc

Meg|Octopus Biologist

She makes content on TikTok all about cephalopods! It's very informative and fun to watch. 

She also sells cephalopod stickers on her Instagram and is a talented photographer!

TikTok: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.tiktok.com/%40invertebabe%3Flang%3Den&ved=2ahUKEwjb3e_b3LaAAxVcgf0HHQ6_ACwQjjh6BAgVEAE&usg=AOvVaw2uZ-idsJK8KJcSSDEVSXIR

Instagram: https://instagram.com/in.vertebabe?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sarah-Jane Beacher|The Sea Potter 

A skilled artist and biologist who creates all things ocean related... including octopuses! She often uses sea glass to create her beautiful artwork. 

Go and have a look at her website!

Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_sea_potter?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Website: https://www.theseapotter.co.uk/