This little guy is on the move. The Atlantic pygmy octopus is a reddish orange in color which is caused by pigmented cells called chromatophores that are common in many animals .They are capable of becoming a dark, light shade ranging from brown to orange. As hatchlings, their chromatophores can also appear yellow. The pygmy octopus is found in warm temperate to tropical waters of the Atlantic. We seen these creatures often.Mother Nature never disappoints. 🐚 Come shell with us let us help you f

568K views · 275 reactions | WATCH: This octopus was seen more than 5200 feet below the surface in the Pacific Ocean. In the video researchers on Exploration Vessel Nautilus described the octopus they spotted as "huge" and that it was "billowing its arms like a circus tent." | CBS Newspath | Facebook

In 40 years of deep-sea dives, they've seen this octopus just four times. Researchers from MBARI have encountered a creature rarely seen in the wild: the seven-arm octopus, Haliphron atlanticus. Spotted at a depth of 2,300 feet (700 meters) in Monterey Bay, the male octopus was about the size of a football — and it was clutching a crimson helmet jelly in its arms. This was only the fourth time Haliphron atlanticus has ever been recorded by MBARI in nearly four decades of deep-sea exploration. De

Agnes, the giant Pacific octopus, was released back to the ocean! We dive when we release octopus so we can ensure they begin their reintroduction to the wild in a safe spot with plenty of shelter. | Alaska SeaLife Center

A Museum member spotted this little Atlantic Pygmy Octopus on Sanibel today. If you ever come across an octopus on the shoreline, it’s best to refrain from touching it, as it may bite if it feels threatened. Learn more about octopuses during the Museum’s daily 11am Keeper Chats! | Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

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