Massive octopus nursery with 20,000 nests discovered off California coast
Researchers have discovered the largest known octopus nursery off the coast of California, dubbed the 'Octopus Garden.' The site hosts thousands of pearl octopuses that gather to mate and lay eggs in waters warmed by nearby hydrothermal vents. Female octopuses guard their eggs attentively until they hatch, a process that marks the end of their lives. After dying, the females' bodies serve as a food source for other deep-sea organisms, sustaining the broader ecosystem.
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