There are many myths about octopuses, the fascinating primeval creatures of the oceans. They are said to have torn even large ships into the depths! But researchers are now slowly discovering the secrets of these intelligent octopuses. In many new experiments, which you will witness here, octopuses demonstrate almost unbelievable abilities, they even open vessels to get at their prey. This is the first time that their ability to think abstractly is proven. An ability that we might trust the great apes, but not prehistoric sea creatures! The breathtaking documentary "Octopus - Geniuses from the Deep Sea" provides astonishing facts and turns your opinion about octopuses completely upside down!