A rare deep-sea cirrate octopod (Grimpoteuthis sp.) uses its fins on either side of its head to gracefully propel itself through the water column around D2. The scientists observed some damage on the arm and fin.
Cirrate Octopod
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A rare deep-sea cirrate octopod (Grimpoteuthis sp.) uses its fins on either side of its head to gracefully propel itself through the water column around Deep Discoverer. The scientists observed some damage on the octopod's arm and fin.

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