Octopus

Although 9 species of octopi have been recorded from British Columbian waters, most are small or occupy offshore habitats. The giant pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini, is the only species in British Columbia large enough and common enough to currently attract directed fisheries interest. Although, bycatch in prawn trap fisheries includes red octopus, O. rubescens (Hartwick et al. 1982; J. Cosgrove, Royal British Columbia Museum, pers. comm.).

Contacts

For more information about ongoing research on Octopi at the Pacific Biological Station, please contact: 

Graham Gillespie  
250-756-7215
Graham.Gillespie@dfo-mpo.gc.ca