Scientists had a spooky encounter with a rare deep water species off the coast of Hawaii just in time for the impending Halloween season.
To meet the local management and scientific needs of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, researchers set out on the Ala ‘Aumoana Kai Uli trip to collect the necessary data.
During their exploration, the scientists came upon a dumbo octopus that appeared ghostlike because it reflected the team’s technology’s light.
The remotely operated vehicle, which was employed on the mission and belonged to the Ocean Exploration Trust, was exploring the ocean floor at a depth of roughly 5,518 feet (920 fathoms), close to the national monument, when the octopus was found hovering above it.
Researchers had the ideal opportunity to take pictures and videos of the creature since it hovered immediately in front of another ROV’s camera.
You can read more about the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration-funded mission here.
