Ocean Researchers Capture Deep-Sea ‘Glass Octopus’ on Video—and It’s Out of This World

Ocean Researchers Capture Deep-Sea ‘Glass Octopus’ on Video—and It’s Out of This World
Courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute
Michael Wing
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An oceanic expedition recently sighted an incredibly rare deep-sea specimen—with see-through skin and eight legs—among a number of other extraordinary sights in the central Pacific.

On July 8, research vessel Falkor completed the 34-day voyage through the remote Phoenix Islands Archipelago, according to a press release from the Schmidt Ocean Institute (founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt with his wife Wendy), which supported the study.
Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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