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submitted 3 days ago by GreyShuck@feddit.uk to c/nature@feddit.uk

Deep sea dwelling dolphins are spending more time inshore due to the influx of octopuses in the waters around south-west England, according to a researcher.

Warmer sea temperatures contributed to a surge in the number of octopus in the waters around Devon and Cornwall in 2025.

Marine biologist Josh Symes who runs the Risso's Dolphin Photo ID project for Exeter University said the amount of octopus was keeping Risso's in local water longer than usual.

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[-] stray@pawb.social 2 points 3 days ago

Me reading the headline like "Man, that looks like a big dolphin. I want to see the octopus they're hiding from."

[-] atro_city@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago

More tasty meals in the ocean = more predators.

this post was submitted on 12 May 2026
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