This giant Pacific octopus, seen at a depth of 677 meters (2,221 feet) during the seventh dive of the Seascape Alaska 3 expedition, kept its eyes tightly closed as we imaged it, perhaps in response to the bright lights of the remotely operated vehicle.
Giant Pacific Octopus
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This giant Pacific octopus, seen at a depth of 677 meters (2,221 feet) during the seventh dive of the Seascape Alaska 3 expedition, kept its eyes tightly closed as we imaged it, perhaps in response to the bright lights of the remotely operated vehicle.