By staff writersNEWS.com.au
February 27, 2009 01:36pm
- Octopus gets too touchy with valve
- Floods aquarium and staff offices
- Apparently make good pets
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium aquarist Brianne Emhiser said the culprit was an “incredibly gregarious” two-spotted octopus that pulled open a valve in its tank.
The two-spotted octopus is named for two blue eye-like spots on each side of its head. They are apparently considered good pets.
Aquarium spokeswoman Tara Crow said the incident was “actually quite comical”.
“I think the whole staff is still laughing about the ordeal,” she said.
“The only heartbreaking part is that our new office floors are potentially damaged. Even after two hours of cleaning up, we still have salt water seeping up between the tiles every step we take.”
No sea life was harmed during the misadventure.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25114190-13762,00.html
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