A rare "Dumbo" octopus was discovered by an Ocean Exploration Trust remote-controlled vehicle that was currently exploring the north Pacific Ocean.
A rare "Dumbo" octopus was discovered by an Ocean Exploration Trust remote-controlled vehicle that was currently exploring the north Pacific Ocean.
A rare "Dumbo" octopus was discovered by an Ocean Exploration Trust remotely operated vehicle as it was currently examining the north Pacific Ocean.
A rare "Dumbo" octopus was discovered by an Ocean Exploration Trust remotely operated vehicle as it was currently examining the north Pacific Ocean.
Around 2,665 meters (8,743 feet) below the researchers' ROV Little Hercules, the "ghostly" creature was seen swimming.
Around 2,665 meters (8,743 feet) below the researchers' ROV Little Hercules, the "ghostly" creature was seen swimming.
This was roughly 20 meters above the ocean's surface.
This was roughly 20 meters above the ocean's surface.
The octopus, whose appearance is identical to that of the title character of the 1941 Disney film "Dumbo," uses its ear-like fins to swim.
The octopus, whose appearance is identical to that of the title character of the 1941 Disney film "Dumbo," uses its ear-like fins to swim.
It occurred in the waters at Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM), in the north Pacific Ocean, and was seen on an EVNautilus live broadcast.
It occurred in the waters at Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM), in the north Pacific Ocean, and was seen on an EVNautilus live broadcast.
The Corps of Exploration crew spotted the marine animal while orbiting around ROV Little Hercules.
The Corps of Exploration crew spotted the marine animal while orbiting around ROV Little Hercules.
Video of the endangered aquatic mammal was posted to EVNautilus' YouTube channel.
Video of the endangered aquatic mammal was posted to EVNautilus' YouTube channel.
A uncommon species of octopus with enormous, ear-like fins is known as the dumbo octopus.
A uncommon species of octopus with enormous, ear-like fins is known as the dumbo octopus.