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“Casper” Octopus
Ocean Exploration Trust spotted this Casper octopus during the Ala ʻAumoana Kai Uli in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument expedition in 2023. The octopus was “walking” along the seafloor over 2,300 meters deep at ʻŌnūnui, ʻŌnūiki (Gardner Pinnacles), roughly 500 nautical miles northwest of Oʻahu. Video highlights of this octopus are available on the Nautilus Live website.