This octopus was observed slowly making its way across the seafloor at a depth of 2,530 meters (8,300 feet) during Dive 06 of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition off the coast of Oregon.
Octopus
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This octopus was observed slowly making its way across the seafloor at a depth of 2,530 meters (8,300 feet) during Dive 06 of the 2023 Shakedown + EXPRESS West Coast Exploration expedition off the coast of Oregon.