A giant Pacific octopus at the Aquarium of the Pacific has died, the institution announced this week.

The octopus, named Goji, came to Long Beach’s aquarium in March 2023, according to its vice president of animal care, Nate Jaros. The female octopus was around 2 to 3 years old at the time.

“These amazing creatures,” Jaros said in a Thursday, statement, “have a lifespan of only three to five years.”

The giant Pacific octopus, according to the aquarium’s website, live longer and are larger than most other octopuses — most of which generally only live about a year.

They live on the coasts of the Pacific Ocean all across the world, from Japan to Mexico, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The giant Pacific octopus lives in solitude up until the end of its life, the Monterey aquarium said. Once near the end of their life cycle, the octopus searches for a mate, reproduces and dies soon after.

And that’s what happened with Goji, according to the Aquarium of the Pacific.

“Goji went through the natural process of senescence, which marks the end of an octopus’ life cycle,” Jaros said. “Goji entered senescence after laying her eggs, which is normal for all female giant Pacific octopuses.”

Fortunately for octopus fans, though, there’s still one resident giant Pacific octopus in Long Beach — another female, named Ghost.

“Goji was beloved by aquarium staff, visitors, and our social media followers,” Jaros said. “She will truly be missed.”

The aquarium announced Goji’s death on Monday.