Seven-Arm Octopus: Rare Deep-Sea Sighting off California Coast

December 13, 2025 1:41 am

Seven-Arm Octopus: Rare Deep-Sea Sighting off California Coast

1. The Enigmatic Seven-Arm Octopus: A Deep-Sea Discovery

Deep beneath‍ the waves, almost a half-mile‌ down in‍ monterey bay, California, scientists have captured remarkable footage of a seven-arm octopus. This elusive ⁣creature, observed only four times in the last four decades by the same research team, continues to fascinate marine biologists. Understanding these deep-sea cephalopods is⁣ crucial, especially as ocean exploration expands⁤ and we learn more about the biodiversity of our ⁢planet.

The Enigmatic Seven-Arm Octopus: A Deep-Sea Discovery

Recently, a new video shared by researchers at the Monterey Bay⁢ Aquarium Research Institute⁤ (MBARI) revealed the octopus actively feeding on a red ⁣helmet jellyfish. This jellyfish, known for its bioluminescence and preference for the dark

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