🐙 Marine Life Off Hawaii
A 'ghostlike' octopus filmed 3 km below the Pacific may be a species entirely new to science
Dr. Priya Raghavan
Marine biologist · 2d ago
A milky-white, almost translucent octopus appeared on the Pacific seafloor near Hawaii. Researchers say it doesn't match any documented species — and may belong to a new genus.
The footage came from a remotely operated submersible exploring the abyssal plain. The octopus's lack of pigmentation suggests an ancient lineage adapted to total darkness. Formal classification could take years.
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