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  1. Octopus Habitat

    The Octopus only lives in oceans due to their need for saltwater. They are able to be dispersed in plenty of different locations though. Not suited for captivity at all.

  2. Octopus - Types, Size, Anatomy, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, & Life Cycle

    Oct 31, 2025 · With around 300 species, octopuses inhabit every ocean on Earth, living in environments that range from shallow coastal waters to the deep seabed. Their size varies …

  3. Octopus | National Wildlife Federation

    Octopuses are found in every ocean of the world and along every coast of the United States. Octopuses live in coastal marine waters and spend much of their time in dens—small holes …

  4. Octopus Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo

    Dec 13, 2019 · Octopuses are night hunters, and they spend some of their daylight time in dens, generally holes in shell beds or another substrate, vertical shafts sometimes with multiple …

  5. Octopus - Wikipedia

    Octopuses inhabit various ocean habitats, including coral reefs, pelagic waters, and the seabed; some live in the intertidal zone and others at abyssal depths. Most species grow quickly, …

  6. Octopus | National Geographic Kids

    Most octopuses stay along the ocean’s floor, although some species are pelagic, which means they live near the water’s surface. Other octopus species live in deep, dark waters, rising from …

  7. Octopus | Description, Behavior, Species, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 31, 2025 · It lives in holes or crevices along the rocky bottom and is secretive and retiring by nature. It feeds mainly on crabs and other crustaceans. This species is thought to be the most …

  8. Octopus facts | Molluscs - BBC Earth

    Sep 22, 2024 · Octopuses are marine invertebrates found in every ocean but they are most abundant in temperate and warm waters worldwide.

  9. Octopus Habitats Explored: Where do octopuses live?

    Dive into the depths of the ocean as we unveil the diverse environments octopuses call home. Discover where octopuses live in their natural habitat.

  10. Octopus facts for kids | National Geographic Kids

    Most octopuses stay along the ocean’s floor, although some species are ‘ pelagic,’ meaning they live near the water’s surface. Other octopus species live in deep, dark waters, and rise from …