Italian Researchers Release Baby Octopuses to Fight Invasive Crabs

In Italy, blue crabs have been harming local ecosystems and the fishing industry. To combat this, researchers have released thousands of baby octopuses into the Adriatic Sea. These octopuses are natural predators of the blue crabs, and experts hope they will help restore balance to the marine environment.

Based on reporting from Smithsonian Magazine. Read the original story →