Scientists discovered an underwater city of 20,000 octopus nests deep inside California coast; largest known nursery on the planet
- Researchers have located the planet's largest known octopus nursery deep off the Californian coast, documenting 5,718 animals in 2.5 hectares and estimating about 20,000 around Davidson Seamount.
- Known as the Octopus Garden, the nursery is located about 10,500 feet below the surface off Central California.
- According to a statement released by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) on August 23, 2023, monitoring confirmed that pearl octopuses migrate to the site for mating and nesting.
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- Researchers have located the planet's largest known octopus nursery deep off the Californian coast, documenting 5,718 animals in 2.5 hectares and estimating about 20,000 around Davidson Seamount.
- Known as the Octopus Garden, the nursery is located about 10,500 feet below the surface off Central California.
- According to a statement released by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) on August 23, 2023, monitoring confirmed that pearl octopuses migrate to the site for mating and nesting.
Sources: Times of India