"Family's Pet Octopus Multiplies into 50, Turning Life Upside Down"

After buying a pet octopus for his son, Cameron Clifford discovered that the octopus, named Terrance, had laid dozens of eggs, resulting in 50 baby California two-spot octopuses. Caring for the hatchlings has been complex, time-consuming, and expensive, but Clifford's TikTok videos documenting the experience have garnered support and attention. With the help of a retired radiologist, Tim Tytle, they are now seeking good homes for the octopuses, aiming to place them in research institutes, aquariums, and sanctuaries. While raising octopuses can be challenging, their efforts have introduced more people to the mysterious species and may inspire future marine biologists.