World's deepest octopus captured on camera

[Judi Lynn]

By Jonathan Amos
BBC Science Correspondent
29 May 2020



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The octopus moves in to investigate the bait on the lander


The deepest ever sighting of an octopus has been made by cameras on the Indian Ocean floor.

The animal was spotted 7,000m down in the Java Trench - almost 2km deeper than the previous reliable recording.

Researchers, who report the discovery in the journal Marine Biology, say it's a species of "Dumbo" octopus.

The name is a nod to the prominent ear-like fins just above these animals' eyes that make them look like the 1940s Disney cartoon character.

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[Alliepoo]

1. So. Darn. Cool!!!!!!!!!!

[cyclonefence]

2. Captivating

I've been watching documentaries about deep-deep sea explorations, and I never ever tire of seeing these wonderful creatures. Thanks so much for posting.

[byronius]

3. What a gorgeous earthling.