Zoo Insider - Giant Pacific Octopus Visit

Описание: Our next Zoo Insider features a cephalopod that ‘octopies’ the heart of many! We are visiting our giant Pacific octopus, Kamron.

While guests might find him mysterious because of his keen ability to camouflage and hide, he is a keeper favorite because of his curiosity and intelligence. He often interacts with them and his enrichment.

We get an up-close view of Kamron including his arms and suckers. Watch as he changes colors while learning how and why he does it! You can even see his mantle (back of his head), which is where his major organs are located.

As their name suggests, in the wild they live in the Pacific Ocean going as far north as the Alaskan Aleutian Islands, as far south as the Baja California region of Mexico, and as far northeast as Japan. They are the largest species of octopus.

By having a well-developed sense of vision, this allows them to coordinate the use of all eight arms. They are also the only invertebrate known to use their vision to learn through observation. In the center of their arms, they have a strong beak used to crush their prey.

While not threatened in the wild, their primary predators are humans due to fishing. They are a good reminder of the importance of making the best choices in seafood. We encourage you to make the best choices in selecting seafood. Healthy seafood choices mean healthy oceans!

Thanks to our Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) partner, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has an amazing program called Seafood Watch. This program helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that support a healthy ocean, now and for future generations.

Their recommendations indicate which seafood items are Best Choices or Good Alternatives, and which ones you should Avoid. They even have an awesome app to help you make the best choices when shopping or dining.

www.seafoodwatch.org

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