The octopus is an eight-armed, bulbous-headed cephalopod with a highly developed brain, found in seas around the world. The octopus is an eight-armed, bulbous-headed cephalopod with a highly developed brain, found in seas around the world.
It is a very popular ingredient in Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Octopuses are fished both in coastal and offshore waters and can be found in a wide variety of sizes.