Rare ‘Dumbo' octopus spotted during deep sea expedition near Honolulu

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Rare ‘Dumbo' octopus spotted during deep sea expedition near Honolulu
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A rare “Dumbo” octopus was spotted 1,682 meters below the surface in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument near Honolulu, Hawaii.

A rare “Dumbo” octopus was spotted 1,682 meters below the surface in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument near HonoluluA rare octopus was filmed 1,682 meters below the North Pacific Ocean's surface near Honolulu, Hawaii.

Given the name"Dumbo," the octopus was spotted in the waters of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. “I’m glad we got to see a live one,” researchers can be heard saying on a video feed of the octopus, distributed last week as part of the NOAA andIts name was given due to its prominent ear-like fins which resemble the character from the 1941 Disney film “Dumbo."

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