Gaia Nash, The Intertidal Wilds (ANIMAL & NATURE 2025)

The Common Octopus thrives along Sydney’s intertidal shores, a dynamic mosaic of habitats teeming with life. From lush seagrass meadows and rugged rocky outcrops to flowing seaweed forests and soft sandy flats, this vibrant environment offers the perfect refuge for one of the ocean’s most curious and adaptable creatures.

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