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Sea life. Octopus, Cephalopod on Sandy bottom. Underwater abstract. Close-up

Behold the mysterious elegance of an octopus as it gracefully navigates the ocean depths, its tentacles dancing in the currents, a symbol of intelligence and adaptability.

Extreme close-up of an octopus sleeping with closed eyes. Blurred tentacles in the foreground.

$Sipadan, Malaysia, is a diver’s dream destination where you can encounter vibrant marine life, including the mesmerizing blue-ringed octopus. Despite its small size, this octopus stands out for its vivid blue rings that pulse with color, especially when it feels threatened. These striking displays are both a warning and a visual marvel.\n\nFound in coral reefs and sandy areas, the blue-ringed octopus is elusive and best spotted by keen-eyed divers exploring Sipadan’s pristine underwater landscapes. Its graceful movements and vivid hues make it a highlight of any dive.\n\nSipadan’s rich marine ecosystem, with its clear waters and abundant sea life, offers ideal conditions for observing this tiny but captivating creature. While its beauty is enchanting, divers must respect its space, as it is one of the most venomous animals in the ocean. A sighting of the blue-ringed octopus in Sipadan is a truly unforgettable experience.$

Inflated octopus toy with plasticine effect. 3d rendering illustration.

A Caribbean Reef Octopus (Octopus briareus) in Florida, USA

Sea life. Octopus tentacle, Cephalopod. Underwater abstract. Close-up

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting, Aegean Sea, Greece, Halkidiki, Pirgos beach

Close frame of an amazing Giant Pacific Octopus in an aquarium.

octopus underwater close up portrait detail

$Bigfin Reef Squids are easy to distinguish from other squids in that they possess thick and muscular oval fins that extend around almost the entire mantle. Because of these fins, bigfin reef squids are sometimes mistaken for cuttlefish. The bigfin reef squid is the most widespread species in the genus Sepioteuthis. It is found in temperate and tropical regions of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean.\nAt night, when the Bigfin Reef Squids are most active, they are commonly found in shallow areas from 0-100m around reefs, sea grass beds, sandy bottoms, or rocky shorelines. They surface at night, as it is less likely to be detected by predators. During the day, they generally move to deeper waters or near any form of cover, such as floating driftwood, reefs, rocks, or grasses.\nSquids have speedy colour-changing abilities as their pigment cells, the chromatophores, rapidly change size and colour and the visual effect is enhanced by light reflecting cells, the iridocytes. They can shoot ink (dark melanin pigment) to confuse predators and aide in escapes. \nTriton Bay, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°56'17.7941 S 134°7'10.2802 E at 1m depth$

captures of tropical species in captivity

Extreme close up of Octopus eye and skin texture, macro underwater photography. Australia.

3d render of single octopus in ocean wearing goggles and snorkel

Teenage girl holding a octopus in her hand under the sea.

Common Octopus swimming (Octopus vulgaris)

octopus is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed mollusc of the order Octopoda

A common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in La Ciotat in the Calanque National Park in the South of France. Detail of a tentacle and its suckers.

A detailed close-up shot of octopus tentacles.

Octopus is resting on the sand and is camouflaged to blend in with the coral. The background consists of coral and rocks.

Red Octopus on coral reef in the Red Sea in clear blue water with scuba divers behind

$Veined Octopus or Coconut Octopus Amphioctopus marginatus (ex. Octopus marginatus) occurs in temperate and tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific in a depth range from 0 to 190 m, max. length 30cm, mantle length 10cm, max. weigth 400g. \n\nThe Veined Octopus can bury itself in sand or mud. They also exhibit a curious behaviour adaption of using discarded clam shells and halves of coconut shells for protection. Sandy and muddy habitats the octopus inhabits leave itself little protection from passing predators. Discarded halves of coconut shells are common in waters near human settlements throughout Indonesia. When two halves fit together, the halves make a perfect refuge difficult for predators to open. \n\nAmphioctopus marginatus lays up to 100 000 small eggs which hatch into tiny planktonic young. These young are carried in ocean currents, accounting for its wide distribution. \n\nThis specimen was encountered in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'56.3943 N 125°15'15.59 E at 15m depth$

Underwater photo and portrait of a colourful and camouflaged octopus. Eye. From a scuba dive.

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