“Dumbo” octopus floats into view

Posted 08.02.04 at 11:25 pm

The unique appearance of a "Dumbo" octopus (possibly Grimpoteuthis) on a dive the evening of July 30 so far ranks among the more unexpected and exciting sights of the Jason II dives, said researchers, who have been watching video footage of the ocean floor day and night. NOAA-Fisheries