An evening with author and octopus whisperer Sy Montgomery

Join us for a family-friendly evening of octopus fun during the official launch party for Sy Montgomery’s latest book: Secrets of the Octopus. By the beloved author of bestseller Soul of an Octopus and graced with the best of National Geographic photography, this book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature’s most elusive and intelligent animals. Companion to the three-part National Geographic television special, this book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus—a creature that seems almost an alien life form but whose behavior suggests it is one of the most intelligent on the planet. Writer and ‘octopus whisperer’ Sy Montgomery—legendary author of more than 30 books about animal behavior, joins with National Geographic and returns to the species she knows and loves, offering current science and compassionate stories from the front lines of octopus research and conservation.

The evening will boast octopus crafts and activities, fun and educational talks about octopuses with Sy Montgomery, as well as a special appearance by Warren Carlyle, creator of the world’s biggest octopus fan club OctoNation! Learn about Mystic Aquarium’s octopus habitat and fun facts about our local population with Senior Aquarist Shannon McCarthy and Senior Director of Fish & Invertebrates David Cochran.

Get your book signed! Books available for purchase in the Main Gallery.

Cost: Free to the Public, Pre-registration Required

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