Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during live stream in North Pacific Ocean
- A rare 'Dumbo' octopus, resembling the character from the Disney film, was spotted in the north Pacific Ocean during a live stream by the Ocean Exploration Trust. The octopus was seen using its unique ear-like fins to swim, making it resemble little sea umbrellas.
- The Dumbo octopus was found at extreme depths of 2,665 meters in the waters around the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument during the live stream. Its ghostly appearance, highlighted by its reflection of light, captivated viewers.
- The Ocean Exploration Trust used a remotely operated vehicle to capture footage of the Dumbo octopus swimming in front of the camera, showcasing the beauty and special nature of the PMNM.
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Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during live stream in North Pacific Ocean
A rare “Dumbo” octopus was spotted by a remotely operated vehicle of the Ocean Exploration Trust which was in the midst of exploring the north Pacific Ocean. The creature whose appearance was described as “ghostly” was seen swimming around 2,665 metres (8,743 feet) deep above the researchers’ ROV Little Hercules, about 20 metres from the sea floor.
Rare Dumbo octopus filmed in North Pacific Ocean
The octopus, which resembles the title character of the 1941 Disney film, was seen using its ear-like fins to swim on an EVNautilus live stream, which is exploring the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
A rare Dumbo octopus was captured in the North Pacific on Saturday. The sea creature is named after the famous Disney elephant because of its flap-eared fins.
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