How does an octopus adapt to living in the ocean environment? Pebble Go Octopus use their tentacles to trap their prey. Once they trap their prey the venom in the octopus’s bite stops prey from moving. Octopus strong jaws help them crack open the shells. Octopuses sprouts a cloud of black ink at their enemies. If an enemy tears off an octopus’s arm, the octopus can grow a new arm Video: Octopus have suckers on their tentacles. The suckers can grab things and taste with them Octopus change color and shape which helps them hide Octopus suck in water and pump the water out and moves backwards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5EZqMcZ6mE