Rare, deep-sea encounter: Scientists observe 'extraordinary' seven-arm octopus

Giant, rare 7-armed sea creature spotted in Monterey Bay

Scientists on California’s Central Coast recently spotted a giant, evasive seven-arm octopus while on a research expedition in Monterey Bay.

Rare, deep-sea encounter: Scientists observe 'extraordinary' seven-arm octopus

Almost a half-mile below the surface of Monterey Bay, California, scientists have recorded rare footage of a seven-arm octopus— only the fourth time the same research team has spotted the species in about four decades.

Researchers Spot Rare Seven-Armed Creature

When asked how many arms an octopus has, nearly everyone will automatically say “eight.” But that’s because most people don’t know about the seven-arm octopus (Haliphron atlanticus), which makes sense, since these animals live deep in the ocean where humans rarely go. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) recently shared rare footage of this seven-armed creature, though, and it’s fascinating. “Fresh from the deep—a rarely seen dee…

Giant, rare 7-armed sea creature spotted in California’s Monterey Bay

SF Gate reported The animal, recently spotted in the depths of Monterey Bay, can reach lengths of 13 feet and weigh up to 165 pounds. Read on www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/seven-armed-octopus-california-monterey-21237565.php