An experienced local diver and underwater photographer has captured an extremely rare sight: a mother blue-ringed octopus carrying her eggs in Port Phillip Bay.

This small, cute looking creature is one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean. It hides on shallow reefs, blending into its surroundings. While snorkeling or walking near the shore, you might ...

A shocked swimmer has found one of the ocean’s most deadly creatures at a popular Sydney beach. Footage posted online shows a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Go diving into the intertidal waters of the Great Barrier ...

Being bitten by a strange animal can be extremely scary, especially since so many species use venom against their prey. One such animal is the blue-ringed octopus. While octopus venom is not typically ...

A local diver captured a rare glimpse of an elusive blue-ringed octopus carrying her eggs off Australia’s Victoria coast. The diver said these stunning creatures typically remain hidden away, making ...