Beloved Octopus at California Aquarium Nears End of Life, Inspires Outpouring of Love

Reporting

Beloved Octopus at California Aquarium Nears End of Life, Inspires Outpouring of Love

1 sourceUpdated Sep 12, 2025

Visitors to the Aquarium of the Pacific are bidding a heartfelt farewell to one of its most beloved residents — Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus who is now entering the final stage of her life. The octopus, known for her…

In this story:

Claim check

What each side asserts, disputes — or leaves out entirely.

Analyzing the coverage…

Where do you land?

Whose framing of this story rings truest to you?

Coverage

Independent Journal ReviewOtherBeloved Octopus at California Aquarium Nears End of Life, Inspires Outpouring of Love

Comments

Ask this story anything:

Free account · your comment posts right after signup

See every side of every story.

Create a free account for your Daily Brief, bias dashboard, and stories outside your bubble. No card needed.

Get started free