Our recent footage of this #GlassOctopus raised a lot of questions, so let's "clear up" some facts: This was seen 651m deep at a seamount in Winslow reef complex on Tokelau Ridge in Phoenix Islands Archipelago (US EEZ). During the #PhoenixIslandsCoral expedition Dive 433 https://youtu.be/dvG2GdxKfiQ?t=35175 Glass Octopus can reach 11 cm (4.3 in) in mantle length, 45 cm (18 in) when tentacles are included. This species is very rarely encountered, and is considered one of the least studied cephalo

22K views · 359 reactions | The glass octopus is a rare and nearly transparent deep-sea cephalopod found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. It is named for its almost completely see-through body, which makes it difficult to spot in the ocean depths. #glassoctopus #octopus #oceanlife #seaworld #deepsealife #wildlife #viralpage #viralreels #hindifacts #wildlifeplanet #naturelovers #trendingreels #nature #facts #species #knowanytime | Know Anytime | Facebook