The color of this new and unusual blue octopus is what helps it survive

A new blue octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, was recently discovered near Darwin Island in northern Galápagos.

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

A newly identified species was found in the Galápagos Islands, one of the world’s most significant biodiverse areas. The tiny, blue octopus looks like a toy.
Forbes

Meet The Deep-Sea Octopus That Guarded Her Eggs For 4.5 Years — Without Eating Once

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Phys.org

This tiny blue octopus from the Galápagos could curl up in your hand and shows how much deep ocean remains unexplored

The Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador are home to more than a thousand plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth—things like marine iguanas and giant tortoises. In a new paper in ...
Discover Magazine

A Tiny Blue Deep-Sea Octopus Near the Galápagos Could Be a New Species

Five thousand eight hundred feet beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean, a tiny blue octopus suddenly drifted across a remotely operated vehicle’s (ROV) camera near an underwater mountain in the ...
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Tiny blue octopus discovered 6,000 feet deep in the Galápagos

Head nearly 6,000 feet deep into the waters of the Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, and you will likely encounter ...