Octomom: Deep-sea octopus guards her eggs for over four years

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MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute)

9 жыл бұрын

Researchers at the MBARI have observed a deep-sea octopus brooding its eggs for four and one half years-much longer than any other known animal. Throughout this time, the female kept the eggs clean and guarded them from predators. This amazing feat represents an evolutionary balancing act between the benefits to the young octopuses of having plenty of time to develop within their eggs, and their mother’s ability to survive for years with little or no food. Although long-term observations of deep-sea animals are rare, the researchers propose that extended brooding periods may be common in the deep sea. Such extended life stages would need to be taken into account in assessing the effects of human activities on deep-sea animals. In any case, this strategy has apparently worked for Graneledone boreopacifica-it is one of the most common deep-sea octopuses in the Northeastern Pacific.
Video producer: Susan von Thun
Script and narration: Bruce Robison
Production support: Nancy Jacobsen Stout, Kyra Schlining, Lonny Lundsten, Linda Kuhnz
MBARI press release:
www.mbari.org/news/news_releas...
Original journal article:
Robison B., Seibel B., Drazen J. (2014), Deep-sea octopus (Graneledone boreopacifica) conducts the longest-known egg-brooding period of any animal. PLoS ONE 9(7): e103437. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0103437

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@rattyeely 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being a deep sea researcher seeing the same octopus again and again, each time thinking it surely must be gone, but each time it's still there, for 4 whole years

@unknown5720 3 жыл бұрын

Then When after 4 years and the scientist is coming to see her again and is excited to see her again and all the scientist sees are the remnants of egg cases and the mother is nowhere to be found

@zomboids2100 3 жыл бұрын

@@unknown5720 I imagine those researchers found themselves feeling heartbroken after discovering that. They put in the time to visit that same location again and again for years, so there's bound to be an attachment for them with that octopus.

@lppoqql 3 жыл бұрын

imagine getting paid for that......

@sdghtjsdcgs 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being so stupid that this was your take away from watching this video.

@blacky_Ninja 3 жыл бұрын

@@lppoqql I‘d love to. Getting paid for watching animals is a dream come true.

@squashedshibber2684 9 жыл бұрын

I guess this octopus wins best mother award.

@Theflowoflove 8 жыл бұрын

+Seal Girl Beautiful.

@cassandrachlevin2842 3 жыл бұрын

4 years in a row to boot!

@zombiegoddess1524 3 жыл бұрын

Naw....i think i do

@EveryTimeV2 3 жыл бұрын

And all the others.

@mathiuseden9605 3 жыл бұрын

@@zombiegoddess1524 pfft

@BloisMarty 9 жыл бұрын

How does something relatively large and complex live 4 years without food is the better question.

@cometkite 9 жыл бұрын

Marty Blois Well, it's not very active during that time. Also, as the video mentions, the mother will die after the eggs hatch, so it can afford to use up all its resources in this one effort.

@wakaka2waka 8 жыл бұрын

+cometkite We didn't observe the death, nor did they observe a corpse. I think you're probably right but the death behaviour requires further confirmation.

@nogedoge 7 жыл бұрын

I imagine it's the same principles that govern starvation degradation, and shallow water octopus species in how their bodies degrade from starvation and inactivity over time. Starving humans, staying hydrated, can last anywhere between 30 to 60 days, and much of that is determined by the internal resources available in your body (i.e. fat, muscle)

@ipandacruz2040 6 жыл бұрын

Parental Love

@charlottewheeler7383 6 жыл бұрын

Also the cold water would slow down life processes/metabolic action some

@jojothekangaroo7120 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine the deep sea researchers might’ve grown attached and maybe celebrated or mourned after such a long and arduous brooding and for the mother to finally be at peace knowing that she did all she could.

@claeyt4737 3 жыл бұрын

@bensoncheung2801 3 жыл бұрын

Can a brooding octopus actually survive brooding if they're fed and given life support throughout the period, or do they have a kill switch?

@rasmillion 3 жыл бұрын

Of course they did, maybe snuck her a little treat

@retributionoflilim7196 3 жыл бұрын

Benson Cheung supposedly their brains shut off little by little, so could be a natural kill switch that will activate no matter what. Hopefully they can do more extensive research.

@bensoncheung2801 3 жыл бұрын

@@retributionoflilim7196 That's a shame, though a fully conscious octopus staying by her clutch would definitely be interesting to look at.

@timber72 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most heart warming and yet deeply saddening story ever.

@halimakimathi4189 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't they just get up to eat o.o wth

@ido9988 3 жыл бұрын

@@halimakimathi4189 Because that's their life cycle. The males stop eating when they reach reproductive majority and die shortly after mating.

@FirstnameLastname-zm6ke 3 жыл бұрын

Greenland shark has no sympathy. Only 4 years sitting alone in the dark at the bottom of the ocean? That's nothing

@user-rc2gy5ik5n 3 жыл бұрын

@@ido9988 what if you give them food or fed them at any way? They just automatically stop wanting to eat?

@A6Legit 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-rc2gy5ik5n good question. I wonder if they would eat if you fed them in place.p Probably not.

@CarrieTaylor7 3 жыл бұрын

Here I am, crying over the bravery and devotion of a lovely little octopus mother and her babies.

@rebeccaconlon9743 3 жыл бұрын

Its not bravery or devotion, its survival of the fittest, the one who stays the longest has the better surviving offspring

@tonystone256 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 It's still bravery and devotion.

@danielleramos5798 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 why not both lol

@strongholds12 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 its intelligent design. Sorry, animal don't program themselves

@curlyhairdudeify 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 Bravery and devotion.

@GekkoSeven 9 жыл бұрын

1:07 smiley face

@Jake-iw3tl 3 жыл бұрын

3:)

@KH-ks7si 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@darthsenate5733 3 жыл бұрын

I can't unsee that now

@maremagnus 3 жыл бұрын

You're totally right! 😄

@aqwrd8654 3 жыл бұрын

Why did u have to say that :((

@aflockofbeagles8219 3 жыл бұрын

It’s like the underwater version of, “Charlotte’s Web” and just as heart-wrenching 😭😭😭😭😭

@mariadelacruz1153 3 жыл бұрын

True

@itcangetbetter 3 жыл бұрын

That movie woulda been a lot shorter if one damn person had a rolled up magazine

@chitinskin9860 3 жыл бұрын

@@itcangetbetter it would probably be the same length, only the theme would be about Wilbur's revenge and would probably end with a pig eating the corpse of whoever killed his spider.

@itcangetbetter 3 жыл бұрын

@@chitinskin9860 I can't imagine how since Charlotte's webs were the only thing keeping them from killing him. Bacon gets no revenge unless it's spoiled

@chitinskin9860 3 жыл бұрын

@@itcangetbetter pig escapes are a thing, they turn into feral hogs. The threat of getting eaten and needing to escape would make things pretty interesting, especially if he has even more motivation to do so. Getting all those weird feral hog mutations would make him more formidable too, the things are known to regularly attempt to eat people, succeeding every now and then. And you really can't imagine how in a movie about sapient animals with a spider attempting to save a pig's life?

@chewsday5760 7 жыл бұрын

I'm happy because the mother had successfully guard her babies and sad at the same time because she had gone :( thank you for the great vid, greetings from Indonesia!

@cillyhoney1892 9 жыл бұрын

Octopuses are the best mothers. What devotion.

@vhollund 3 жыл бұрын

But they die too soon despite huge 8 brains

@CreativeCreatorCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I can relate.

@CooManTunes 3 жыл бұрын

Such a subjective view.

@user-rc2gy5ik5n 3 жыл бұрын

The don't really have many options..

@serpentinewolf7085 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-rc2gy5ik5n Not breeding is an option.

@brittle1 3 жыл бұрын

Legend has it, she is still waiting for octodad to return but he already got caught up in the dadliest catch.

@freezysyahz 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@gmoney2103 3 жыл бұрын

He went out for Mollusks, and never came back, huh

@twirlingparasol_ 10 күн бұрын

Oh God thank you for making me laugh after this heartbreaking tale. @@gmoney2103

@reregirljames8931 3 жыл бұрын

Best mom goes to her for sure. Thats an extremely long time to go without eating and protecting your eggs. The creatures of the world are so interesting.

@davidbenito5164 3 жыл бұрын

Ehhhhh shes just trying to make sure her genes get passed down

@nicolewhite1288 9 жыл бұрын

This deep sea octopus incubated her eggs for over 4 1/2 years. Octopus mothers never leave their eggs, but most eggs hatch within 4 moths; which is mind-blowing in itself because the mother literally gives her life up as the babies hatch. This female protected her babies for over 50 months...the longest incubation period known in any species.

@stefan514 3 жыл бұрын

53 month aren't "over 4 1/2 years" btw.. Sorry, my inner monk can't let that stand :D

@bahshiking8018 3 жыл бұрын

I misread it as 41-42 years

@victoriadime9057 3 жыл бұрын

I need better proof.. the drivers weren’t watching 24/7.

@sayedrouf6744 3 жыл бұрын

Why does the mother die when babies hatch?

@bahshiking8018 3 жыл бұрын

@@sayedrouf6744 she has lost the will to live ? #starwars

@incyray9709 8 жыл бұрын

that is INCREDIBLE. these octopus moms need some SERIOUS mothers day gifts SERIOUSLY :D

@renivideht 3 жыл бұрын

All of them pass after their 1st brooding. It's just the way they are so, no proper octomom will be alive to receive that gift. Sorry.

@janedoll3237 3 жыл бұрын

The gift of reproductive success is the most animals really go for.

@victoriadime9057 3 жыл бұрын

Wth

@Groovy_Bruce 3 жыл бұрын

@@renivideht what about the one that got a reality tv show?

@sammiej.5526 3 жыл бұрын

like food? xD

@suziperret468 3 жыл бұрын

The Octopus is an amazing creature! So much respect for them and dedication to their brood. Wow...four years to protect the eggs deserves our complete admiration.

@kyanite1164 3 жыл бұрын

I had originally listened to a podcast about her and it was very touching to me, it's so nice to get to have an actual picture of her for when I think about her life and what she represents.

@Dontzzzzz 3 жыл бұрын

The sad thing is the mother dies after, but we can all take a lesson from this. It’s not always about us.

@rebeccaconlon9743 3 жыл бұрын

But it was selfish, it was her genetics she was protecting... 🤦‍♀️ good luck with your hollow virtue signalling

@williamhan2064 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 Wow unnecessary hostility. Party pooper.

@itsAstarte.e 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 wow unnecessary hostility. Party pooper. (Everyone like my comment too, because I said the same thing as he did ☝️🤳

@EMPtaticz 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 As any animal and or human should lol.

@itsAstarte.e 3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaconlon9743 ahh I love duality. That moment when no one can be considered right or wrong. You Both made sense really. Bravo🤘

@cameron30333 3 жыл бұрын

They better tell those babies everything she did for them! 😅

@victoriadime9057 3 жыл бұрын

Who’s going to tell? They’re not human.

@nakukohee1858 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry they know because it's built in them. The cycle begins.

@LYJmusic 3 жыл бұрын

🥳😂😂

@pearlphlox 3 жыл бұрын

@@victoriadime9057 C’mon! It’s a godamn joke..

@mariadelacruz1153 3 жыл бұрын

@@victoriadime9057 The joke seriously went over ur fake haired head.

@MohannadGoesRawr 9 жыл бұрын

I lived with my parents for 20 years. They win.

@squashedshibber2684 9 жыл бұрын

***** be careful, this might be an alien.

@theincrediblehunk2668 7 жыл бұрын

Can a basement be considered an egg?

@PTFOing 6 жыл бұрын

Rawest Nation You know in the stoneage they lived in groups/tribes, right? Parents didn't send their kids away to work at a lawfirm in the big city... A human parent's will, in general loving mind, to raise a kid and protect througout it's entire life is just as strong as this octopus'. It's just very different.

@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman 3 жыл бұрын

Oh fuksake lmao. I think they lose bud...

@TaliaShire098 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine having a baby in your stomach for like 20 years oml.

@thrropones7656 9 жыл бұрын

Energy conservation questions: As far as I can tell, no research has been done on this species (or else it is not publicly available) other than the little bit of information here. Although there are many other species which go a very long time without food, by using a number of adaptations which this octopus could potentially have some form of itself. Fat stores: Or similar systems. Instead of using all it's energy immediately, most lifeforms create stores of chemical energy for times of survival. Creatures like penguins can go almost half a year on this feature alone, and they expend large amounts of energy just to stay warm. Low dormant metabolism: Easily observable in reptiles, having a low metabolic rate when not doing anything is incredibly helpful for saving energy. Snakes can go a whole year, by having their metabolisms effectively shut off in the cold. Even more impressively, crocodiles can go up to 3 years without actually going into a hibernation like state at any point, simply because ambient temperatures are generally high in their climates. Detritivores: Aquatic detritivores can survive off of dead material floating through ocean currents. Obvious examples are immobile creatures like sea sponges, but surprisingly there is a living species of cephalopod that eats a very similar diet. The vampire squid, is this species. It doesn't live without food, it just doesn;t need to do anything to get the food. It uses a long protrusion which has small grabby hairs to hold onto the things that float by it. It is likely that the deep sea octopus has some energy storage, as very few animals don't. The specimen doesn't seem to move much during the brood, which suggests a low dormant metabolism. While it does not have any clear systems for eating nearby food particles, it is still possible that the octopus can manage it otherwise. Of course there is a chance that this species has evolved some brand new trait, which allows it to go for long periods without clear feeding. Only more studying of the creature can truly tell us it's secrets.

@MBARIvideo 9 жыл бұрын

There are many deep-sea species that we know very little about. The difficulty in studying animals in the habitat is great. With costs for ships and ROVs and the ability to find the species of interest, researchers have many hurdles to answering the multitude of questions we have about deep-sea species. Your thoughts on energy conservation are well thought out and we have very little evidence to point to how exactly the brooding octopus does survive. We do know that it has clearly found a way to survive with very little food for long periods of time.

@MBARIvideo 9 жыл бұрын

Also, low temperatures and inactivity help by keeping metabolic demand low. We saw no evidence of feeding during brooding. It is certainly possible that the mother feeds on the surrounding fauna or that in the course of protecting her eggs she feeds on would-be egg predators like Lithodid crabs. Resorption of unlaid eggs is known in other species, as is feeding on unfertilized or diseased eggs. Among deep-sea squids, species that brood their eggs rely on digestive gland lipid stores to meet their extended nutritional needs, but octopods are not known to store lipid as extensively. Regardless of how their nutritional needs are met, female G. boreopacifica spend a long time brooding.

@Justin-zd5nv 7 жыл бұрын

Thrro Pones transdermL feeding is my guess. deep sea saltwaterhae almost every element needed in quantities imho suitable for immortality if unimpeded against.

@williamkelly5689 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a large intelligent complex mammal and I went 20 days without eating it's possible to do amazing things

@cole3843 3 жыл бұрын

@@MBARIvideo thank you for your expert assessment on how these creatures could survive prolonged periods of starvation. More research will be needed to determine how they manage their resources

@DJUniMekaju 3 жыл бұрын

My heart breaks for mother octopi and their babies.

@MerkinMuffly 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine spending 4 of your 4 and a half year life guarding eggs.

@amd1273 3 жыл бұрын

I thought he said they spend a quarter of their life guarding the eggs.

@tammyboyle4232 3 жыл бұрын

She stayed 4 years, she the longest brooding Octopus

@JD-dh3yn 3 жыл бұрын

@@tammyboyle4232 Recorded anyway. We don’t know for sure. Truly is fascinating

@spalderz 3 жыл бұрын

And the eggs ended up being served in a high end restaurant :-p

@hiddensinix2767 3 жыл бұрын

@@spalderz well no, they hatched

@kileyrowe8091 2 жыл бұрын

Here I am crying over a brave little mother who would not give up, alone in the dark, doing her very best. I am so proud of her.

@gingergiggles 7 жыл бұрын

I- Oh my god that was so touching?? And what a beautiful octopus she is

@MattyMattMatt2015 9 жыл бұрын

Now thats pure dedication.

@boop4904 3 жыл бұрын

“Eventually, the day came when she was no longer there...” I never knew her, and I’ll always mourn her.😖

@YourOldUncleNoongah 4 жыл бұрын

wow, how sad that she has to die. And also, sad you all never caught the moment.

@bettybuttcheeks 4 жыл бұрын

These videos are great! Straight to the point without a bunch of flash and filler. I will never tire of anything deep sea! ALways something neat to discover down there!

@paranoidhumanoid 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, mama! A mother's love can never be broken! ❤️🐙☝️

@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this incredible mother, and her story. I love octopuses...their gardens...their intelligence...and now their approach to motherhood.

@ivechang6720 3 жыл бұрын

This literally brought me to tears. Congratulations and a heartfelt salute to you dear mother octopus. ♡

@probliss2193 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thank you for never giving up. The more we know then the better we understand.

@jeanwanchen1 3 жыл бұрын

It’s 2am I’m watching an octopus brooding and it’s going to make me cry

@goognamgoognw6637 3 жыл бұрын

bitch

@PaxSierra 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I love scientists. Thank you so much. Your efforts over such a long time are very appreciated. People like you and your team restore my faith in humanity and make me think just maybe, as a species, we might make it.

@dandiaz19934 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me wanna cry for some reason. Motherly sacrifice and dedication, wow.

@peachtrees27 7 жыл бұрын

This is close-to-unimaginable: a living entity can survive that long without eating and do it willingly and continuously. Unreal...

@onebeets 3 жыл бұрын

you should meet my friend tardigrade

@djdedan 9 жыл бұрын

great vids, always happy to see you guys pop up in my sub feed!

@pikkuadi 9 жыл бұрын

So beautiful makes me almost cry

@sutherland559 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very well produced and narrated. Thanks!

@anisurfer84 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Such a beautiful narration too.

@SimonSozzi7258 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. That blows my mind! Amazing. Beautiful.

@SurlyUJest 9 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the Star Makers from Courage the Cowardly Dog

@noR10swDBaur 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah.

@terranova8889 3 жыл бұрын

Awww, dont make me cry. 😭

@wetdreemz6734 3 жыл бұрын

i was just thinking that!

@nancyscogin7549 3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching Curious on HBO Max now. Always liked him. Saddened by this video but very interesting.

@scottpollock6549 2 жыл бұрын

Man, these videos are so interesting to watch, thankyou so much for sharing!

@ejnacion6517 3 жыл бұрын

This video and your voice was therapeutic. Thanks!

@NinaVresh01 3 жыл бұрын

Octopus have 3 hearts and that's why she take care of her little ones for too long, a mother loves more than what they can give... 💕

@Vessynikol 9 жыл бұрын

Mommy dearest! So sweet!

@jessicagriffith 3 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful. Love his voice and inflections too.

@SatansChosenPeople 2 жыл бұрын

😢Best mother ever 😢 Respect!

@jassandhar9442 9 жыл бұрын

Is it sad that Octopus take better care of their children then some humans?

@busybillyb33 6 жыл бұрын

Why would an octopus take care of humans?

@Kiekerz 6 жыл бұрын

It's all relative. This particular species has a very long gestation period, but once an octopus' offspring hatch, they're on their own. No parental care after that.

@apdroidgeek1737 3 жыл бұрын

Their instinct told her to do so.

@apdroidgeek1737 3 жыл бұрын

And yeah why would an octopus takes care of a human lol

@goognamgoognw6637 3 жыл бұрын

human ?! you mean nasty ape chimp. We really are apes. humans are extremely nasty. The sad part is that it's true.

@tracimclaughlin6943 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that was fascinating!!!

@blueeyes6852 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Fascinating!

@mundospunky 9 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful story!! Thanks I learned something new!!

@petergambier 3 жыл бұрын

4 years of baby-care is an astounding fact, I wonder what goes on in her head over all that time and why doesn't the father of the brood help her out?

@samuelshyu2077 3 жыл бұрын

he went to get milk

@jonathanekat3852 3 жыл бұрын

I think she kills the father after the act. Some animals do that for some reason.

@janedoll3237 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanekat3852 to eat to have energy for the baby making? Plus animals definitely rape each other, so the mother animal might register the dad animal as a threat. Nature’s brutal.

@brendanstein88 3 жыл бұрын

The male octopus will usually die a few months after mating while the mother will die after the eggs hatch so the male has probably been dead for a while.

@ido9988 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanekat3852 In octopuses, the male usually die from starvation after mating, since they stop eating when they reach reproductive majority. The female, on the other hand, continues living until the eggs hatch, and then dies from starvation as well, since she doesn't feed after laying them.

@Peron1-MC 9 жыл бұрын

00:31 aw theyre so cute :)

@Leichenmangel2 9 жыл бұрын

This is AMAZING. You guys rock so much.

@KidnapSix 3 жыл бұрын

What a dedicated mother. How awesome.

@ekbro1297 7 жыл бұрын

Wow what a life, I wonder what that octopus experiences. Just sitting there for 4 years...

@gajalakshmirajendran5369 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched MY OCTOPUS TEACHER on Netflix and so heartwarming to come to this video ❤️ It's an exotic piece of creation 🐙🦑

@demilishing 3 жыл бұрын

That was one of the most interesting videos I have ever seen in such a short format! Made me say Wow!

@housemana 6 жыл бұрын

Please let us fix your stereo field or at least give suggestions into how to properly mix audio for press. The audio is jarringly off. This amazing research institute deserves best-in-class audio mixing to go with their awesome footage and insightful and pleasing dialogue. Thank you!

@terrasai2857 3 жыл бұрын

“Best mother award goes to...”

@jeancharlesclement787 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe she would have gone quicker but some robotic monster with a light on it kept coming back to look at her eggs like clockwork for months and months and months....lol

@Pacjam123123 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing info & picture documentation!

@borealisdreaming 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this one loveliest of all lovely videos about wildlife motherhood!

@ozziewarrens8804 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is Absolutely True mother's love.

@claudeyaz 3 жыл бұрын

Love? Nah. But still super cool

@jstrobush 3 жыл бұрын

What a tough mama octopus 🐙. 😭❤️

@RiaDraper99 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you showed the babies

@doreendaykin6693 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite creature in the whole world. I love..love..love them!♥️♥️♥️ they are such gentle, intelligent, incredible precious beings & yes GREAT MOTHERS.

@JoannaVancouver 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story on Radiolab podcast Octomom episode.

@jell0pudding580 3 жыл бұрын

what a perfect video. No fat and no pandering for subs or likes. Thanks for posting!

@7CRANK7 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed man and the American David Attenborough aka Bruce. Well compared and informative. Relaxing too.

@bassranger1054 3 жыл бұрын

For someone who isn't really in to aquatic life I found this absolutely fascinating to learn and see.

@AlexandraStubbs 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is amazing! Thank you for telling us this amazing story.

@huntingsthompson 9 жыл бұрын

Anyone else getting a Cthulhu vibe? If you freeze the video at 0:40 the rocky outcropping even looks like Cthulhu's face...

@ih82r8 3 жыл бұрын

I can just imagine the Pixar version of this where all her babies finally come out and she's barely alive. They cuddle up to her arms one last time before they start exploring their new world and her view of them fades with a little wan smile as she gradually loses her grip and sinks into the deep darkness below.

@CaliPane 3 жыл бұрын

Who's cutting onions here

@umpus 3 жыл бұрын

They just swim straight away, not a single F given.

@kekipark77 3 жыл бұрын

incredible finding, AND incredible research!

@poesiaenobras 7 жыл бұрын

Guys, really, congratulations on the amazing work that you do. It is really spectacular. You have my dream job. Keep it up!!

@aetherslugstar1889 6 жыл бұрын

I'm in tears. I haven't cried this hard is a long time. I wish I hadn't watched this.

@elishh8567 3 жыл бұрын

Youre a beautiful sensitive soul. I cried too first time I learned their behaviour. The best most committed moms. Imagine if she died, seeing her little ones swim away. She must have felt happiness and relieve before her soul went to octopus heaven.

@goognamgoognw6637 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, your comment made me laugh.

@casualagent7250 3 жыл бұрын

In that case watch ‘My Octopus Teacher’ a simply brilliant documentary, from Sooth Africa 🇿🇦 🐙

@cole3843 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend, My octopus teacher, video. Make sure that you have plenty of Kleenex on hand, it's a heart wrencher, but also a heartwarming story. You would love it.

@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman 3 жыл бұрын

I think octopus are the most beautiful and mysterious creatures on Earth.

@nhmooytis7058 3 жыл бұрын

Some change color according to their mood!

@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman 3 жыл бұрын

@@nhmooytis7058 I know I watch the video of the one dreaming a lot.

@nhmooytis7058 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman did you see the vid of the octopus opening the jar?

@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman 3 жыл бұрын

@@nhmooytis7058 no but I have seen one of them opening Coke bottles.

@nhmooytis7058 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman thought they preferred Pepsi😃

@benjaminbradley4771 3 жыл бұрын

4 years. FOR FOUR YEARS. You watched her. And this is all you tell us. Thanks.

@doanviettrung 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful research!

@richardschwarz7907 8 жыл бұрын

Dear Dr. Robison, thank you for posting the video. I am investigating the life duration of some Deep Sea and Antarctic Pareledone species using their beaks and stylets (my mentors are HJHoving and Piatkowski). We believe that the Antarctic octopods have a similar brooding strategy and may achieve the same longevity as Graneledone. Thank you very much, your results served as basis for my PhD research. Best wishes, Rick

@andrewjames2617 8 жыл бұрын

I've noticed the term "octopuses" being used more recently. Did that change from "octopi" and/or was "octopi" ever the correct term to use? Thanks for all the fascinating vids, I really enjoy them

@MBARIvideo 8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew De Mio Octopuses is the correct variation. Octopus comes from Greek, not Latin and has been in English for centuries making it an English word when English speakers use it. Octopi would be the latin pluralization. Therefore, there is no reason not to pluralize it in the English manner. While octopi can’t be justified on an etymological basis, it is not wrong. It is old enough and common enough to be considered an accepted variant. grammarist.com/usage/octopi-octopuses/

@Nemozoli 8 жыл бұрын

+Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) The oldest plural name however is from Ancient Greek - "octopodes", which, albeit rarely used, is also correct. That makes octopus the only (?) word that has three correct plural variants...

@LTPTENSIDR 8 жыл бұрын

eight variants would be podigious

@KanjoosLahookvinhaakvinhookvin 8 жыл бұрын

Almost certain that isn't correct. "Agendum," for instance, has "agendums," "agenda," and "agendas," thanks to an originally dumb conversion into English ("agenda" can be singular in English but is a plural Latin word).

@KanjoosLahookvinhaakvinhookvin 8 жыл бұрын

Not to mention I and my preferred style guide, Chicago Manual of Style (*which is the most comprehensive, but often least authoritative, of the major style guides), don't accept "octopi."

@jimm2099 6 жыл бұрын

That is fascinating, as is most of your videos. Thanks.

@remyposees 9 жыл бұрын

impressive 4, 5 years protecting her eggs. We discover new things everyday. very interesting as usual. Thanks fors sharing

@HistorianHimself 9 жыл бұрын

SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@srahman4069 9 жыл бұрын

The bigger question which 10 people disliked this video? Seriously how can anyone dislike this I'm not even into this and I won't dislike it. These people must be freaks..

@oakenshadow6763 8 жыл бұрын

+S Rahman Actually, it is now 14 dislikes, but that is nothing compared to 1233 likes. I bet the 14 didn't even finish the video

@Nemozoli 8 жыл бұрын

+Madeline McAdams ...or they weren't gestated in their mother's womb, but rather in an alien birthing pod... belonging to the lizard people!

@raphaelprotti5536 3 жыл бұрын

Well narrated and interesting!

@jashanestone 3 жыл бұрын

And this is why we study animals. What makes them tick. What makes them do what they do and survive how they survive.. As humans, we are the species to understand, document and even to incorporate in what's around us. Science, mother earth and father universe. 💪🏾💯‼️🌍🤗💚

@antiquarian1773 8 жыл бұрын

its so peaceful down there I wish I was a jelly fish

@lucassouto5786 3 жыл бұрын

Are u sure bro? have u seen the animals that live down there right? (I know it's been four years haha)

@Raptor-tooth 3 жыл бұрын

@@lucassouto5786 just long enough to hatch some baby octopus

@rachels.5406 9 жыл бұрын

Such dedication! Many eggs! Very brooding! Wow!

@georgefreedomwashingtontru9600 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce! 😁

@sebastienj.c.218 3 жыл бұрын

I wish politicians could be as productive and dedicated for even 2 weeks as that octopus was in 4 years.

@Raison_d-etre 3 жыл бұрын

They are, but 40% of the country would rather support Putin than their president, so what can you do?

@kirbyswarp 3 жыл бұрын

@@Raison_d-etre Oh look its another Democrat/Republican bot, shilling for their respective party that doesn't care about them.

@viewsdaily4840 3 жыл бұрын

1:06 she looks like she's smiling happily while guarding her babies (but creepy at the same time coz it's just a head ahahahaha)

@zainabsiddiqui7358 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Respect from Scotland.

@brutkd1266 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Thank you.

@captain_chompers 9 жыл бұрын

Omg, they're too cute! May I has?

@faderofficial4379 9 жыл бұрын

Kendall Rust and the mom looked so tired and sad.

@captain_chompers 9 жыл бұрын

Dark Child She really does, that's children for you.

@faderofficial4379 9 жыл бұрын

Kendall Rust Ikr... she spent probs most of her life protecting em.

@river_brook 4 жыл бұрын

This comment is really ominous with the accompanying profile picture of a shark.

@mariadelacruz1153 3 жыл бұрын

Ur a shark. U just wanna eat them. Sharks are not friends. :V

@slugabunyhawaii7255 3 жыл бұрын

Bless their hearts.. God is Good

@billywilson1389 3 жыл бұрын

This was very well narrated

@ettenadra 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. I wish the team had been there to witness the hatching itself

@DavornUrynmar 9 жыл бұрын

1:09 :)