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This sighting of glass octopus (Vitreledonella richardi) was unusual - researchers are not sure if it is an act of predation or copulation, as it appears to be multiple octopuses intertwined. Glass octopus are nearly completely see-through, excellent camouflage that allows them advantage against both predators and prey.

Scientists Discover Four New Species of Deep-Sea Octopus

January 23, 2024 Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief Issue 105 - February 2024, Ocean Literacy

Unexpected octopus diversity found in Costa Rica’s deep sea, along with a new deep-sea skate nursery. Puntarenas, Costa Rica –[…]

This unidentified octopus is thought to be a new species (verification pending) and was seen at a depth of 3004 meters on an unnamed outcrop southwest of Fuente Seamount in Costa Rican waters as the research team was exploring the area for the first time.

Scientists Discover New Deep-sea Octopus Nursery in Costa Rica

July 5, 2023 Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief Issue 98 - July 2023, News, Ocean Literacy

International team of scientists explored previously unseen seamounts in Costa Rica, found new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching[…]

an illustratsion of the comparison of how octopus' suckers and octo-glove work.

Octa-Glove: Underwater Glove Puts Octopus’ Abilities in The Hand of Humans

August 30, 2022 Giacomo Abrusci, SEVENSEAS Media Editor-in-Chief Issue 88 - September 2022, News, Technology

Virginia Tech A team of researchers led by Virginia Tech Assistant Professor Michael Bartlett has developed an octopus-inspired glove capable of securely[…]