Giant Pacific Octopus Young Pacific Octopus delicious to eat

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This iconic eel is a revered food source for the original indigenous inhabitants of the Pacific NW and is a “Tribal Trust” species

Baby Octopus making up an image of my own hand and arm

Giant Pacific Octopus Young Pacific Octopus delicious to eatThe giant Pacific octopus is a large eight legged marine cephalopod whose early ancestors were clam like creatures. Its range is California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alaska, Russia, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula. It can be found from the intertidal zone down 6,600 ft, and is best adapted to cold, oxygen rich water. It is the largest octopus species, with an average weight of 33 lb and an arm span of 14 ft. Guinness World Records lists