Just how smart are octopuses?

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09.06.2026 18:33
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ReefExplorer Online Lecture Series 2026

On June 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., ReefExplorer, led by Prof. Dr. Ralph Schill, cordially invites you to an exciting online lecture with Prof. Dr. Frederike Hanke from the Marine Science Center at the Institute of Biological Sciences at the University of Rostock.

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Octopuses have fascinated people for centuries—many are considered exceptionally intelligent and almost enigmatic. But just how “smart” are octopuses really? What abilities do they possess, how do they learn, and what does their behavior reveal about their perception and intelligence?

In her lecture, Frederike Hanke takes the audience on a journey into the fascinating world of octopuses and provides exciting insights into current research on the behavior, learning, and cognition of these extraordinary marine animals.

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Register for free now:
www.reefexplorer.org