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Researchers from the Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust captured footage of a dumbo octopus swimming in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The adorable sea creature delighted the team.

Researchers at the Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust captured footage of a dumbo octopus swimming in the deep ocean. The octopus's unique ear-like fins and connected arms resemble sea umbrellas. The team was gathering data on species distribution and seamount geology in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. These enigmatic creatures have been seen as deep as 7 kilometers under the waves.

Researchers at the Nautilus Live Ocean Exploration Trust captured footage of a dumbo octopus swimming 2,665 meters deep in the Pacific Ocean. The video shows the octopus's unique ear-like fins and its arms connected by a web of skin. The researchers were gathering data on the area for better understanding of species distribution and seamount geology. The dumbo octopus is known for its feeding habits, which create mysterious octagon shapes on the seafloor. These enigmatic creatures have been seen as deep as 7 kilometers under the waves.