25-10-2018 11:47 via 10tv.com

Scientists find tiny baby octopus floating on Hawaii trash

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii scientists found two tiny baby octopuses floating on plastic trash they were cleaning up as they monitored coral reefs.Marine ecologist Sallie Beavers of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park said Wednesday that the octopuses were the size of green peas.She believes they were likely either day octopus or night octopus, both species commonly found off Hawaii. They can grow to 12 pounds as adults, with arm spans of 3 feet.Scientists found them months ago, but the U
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