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octopus maya
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“Octopus maya, known colloquially as the Mexican four-eyed octopus and the Mayan octopus is a shallow water octopus that can be found in the tropical Western Atlantic Ocean. It is common to sea grass prairies and coral formations. The species was initially discovered in an octopus fishery in…”
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 28

A Day at Sea With the Octopus Fisherman of the Yucatán

Along the coast of one of Mexico's most popular vacation destinations, writer Megan Spurrell traces the source of her seafood.

smaller than Mediterranean, looks beautiful on plate

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  • YahilinPlacealijo boat captained by Limberth Orlando Alcocer Diaz
  • meroRestaurantwhite fish loved for ceviche
  • shrimpRestaurantjuicy, some of the tastiest in the region
  • octopus mayaRestaurantsmaller than Mediterranean, looks beautiful on plate
  • jimbasPlacetwo long pieces of bamboo used for fishing
  • ikejimePlaceethical Japanese process for sudden brain death
  • My Octopus FriendPlacedocumentary that makes chef Karla Encisco uneasy
  • El Perico MarineroHotelportside restaurant serving octopus ceviche
  • pulpo rojoRestaurantoctopus ceviche, sliced, battered, and fried
  • Elsewhere
  • Maroma, a Belmond HotelHotelRiviera Maya, Mexicoluxury hotel, three hours from Rio Lagartos
  • octopusRestaurantRiviera Maya, Mexicowood-grilled, sourced from these waters
  • Pesca Con FuturoPlaceMexico City, Mexicoorganization connecting chefs with sustainable fishing
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