According to the aquarium's website, the mood was set with "decorative hearts, roses and romantic music."

Afterward, the aquarium announced the two octopuses had a successful first date.

"Franklin was a little shy in the beginning, but in the end Hazel fell for his charm," according to the Seattle Aquarium's Facebook page.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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