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Caribbean reef octopus guarding her eggs

 From Earth Unreal

Edited by - Amal Udawatta,


Octopus Mother - Caribbean reef octopus guarding her eggs, found off the coast of West Palm Beach, Florida. Like all other species of octopus, this mother does not eat while she tends to her eggs, and she will die after they hatch.
It is a poignant fact that the life of an octopus mother is one of selflessness and devotion, even at the cost of her own survival. After laying hundreds of eggs, she will tirelessly guard them, keeping them clean and aerated, and fending off any potential predators. During this time, she will forego eating, relying solely on the stored energy in her body to fuel her maternal duties. As the eggs develop, the mother octopus will continue to care for them, gently fanning them with her arms to ensure a steady flow of oxygen, and protecting them from any harm.
Eventually, the eggs will hatch, and the tiny, vulnerable offspring will swim away into the open ocean, ready to start their own lives. The mother, having given everything for her babies, will pass on, her legacy carried on by the new generation. It is a bittersweet reminder of the circle of life, and the incredible sacrifices that parents make for their offspring, and a testament to the enduring power of motherly love.
This picture named "Octopus Mother" won the Best in Show, and 1st place in Macro category for the Ocean Art 2022 contest.
Text credit: Earth Unreal
Image credit: Kat Zhou (katsnaps.art on Instagram)
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