Juvenile Giant Pacific Octopus feeding on a Purple Shore Crab

Oregon Coast Aquarium aquarist gave the Juvenile Giant Pacific Octopus a Purple Shore Crab in a clear container for enrichment.  The purpose of this type of feeding is to encourage the octopus to forage for its food.

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