This octopod (Muusoctopus sp.) was observed at 2,800 meters (9,185 feet) during Dive 05 of the Seascape Alaska 3 expedition stretching out its arms. There was some discussion amongst participating scientists as to what this behavior could indicate and whether it might be predatory or defensive.
Hunting Octopus
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This octopod (Muusoctopus sp.) was observed at 2,800 meters (9,185 feet) during Dive 05 of the Seascape Alaska 3 expedition stretching out its arms. There was some discussion amongst participating scientists as to what this behavior could indicate and whether it might be predatory or defensive.

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