Lecture - The Octopus Takeover: How Extreme Adaptability Has Let Them Conquer the Oceans

Octopuses are known for their intelligence, color-changing skin, and escape artistry, but their true strength lies in adaptability. Join Kirt Onthank, professor of biology and director of the Rosario Marine Biology Program at Walla Walla University, for a look at how these remarkable creatures have mastered survival through flexibility. From problem-solving minds and shape-shifting bodies to genetic editing and fast, prolific life cycles, octopuses possess a toolkit unlike any other in the animal kingdom. As climate change reshapes the seas, adaptability may determine whether they continue to thrive or come into conflict with us.