An unusual “Dumbo” octopus, named after the Disney cartoon character for its distinctive ear-like fins, has been captured on camera in the north Pacific Ocean. The sighting occurred during an EVNautilus live stream exploration of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM) in the Pacific. The deep-sea camera installed on a remotely-operated Ocean Exploration Trust vehicle filmed the rare octopus, which typically resides at depths of up to 7,000 meters.
Often regarded as one of the cutest octopus species, “Dumbo” octopuses have fins that resemble the ears of “Dumbo the Elephant.” The video of the cephalopod swimming at a depth of 2,665 meters has garnered attention, with viewers expressing amazement at its appearance.
The research mission aims to better understand species distribution patterns and the geology of the area deep within the ocean. The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM) is the largest marine protected area in the United States.
This distinctive octopus was last observed in 2020 at a depth of 2.5 kilometers, but it has been spotted as far down as 7 kilometers beneath the ocean floor. The unique characteristics of deep-sea creatures continue to fascinate marine biologists and researchers.
In related news, marine biologists recently identified an ancient squid species that lived 165 million years ago, using modern imaging techniques to analyze fossils.
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