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Behold the mysterious elegance of an octopus as it gracefully navigates the ocean depths, its tentacles dancing in the currents, a symbol of intelligence and adaptability.

Common octopus during the night hunting in Adriatic sea, Croatia

$Sipadan, Malaysia, is a diver’s dream destination where you can encounter vibrant marine life, including the mesmerizing blue-ringed octopus. Despite its small size, this octopus stands out for its vivid blue rings that pulse with color, especially when it feels threatened. These striking displays are both a warning and a visual marvel.\n\nFound in coral reefs and sandy areas, the blue-ringed octopus is elusive and best spotted by keen-eyed divers exploring Sipadan’s pristine underwater landscapes. Its graceful movements and vivid hues make it a highlight of any dive.\n\nSipadan’s rich marine ecosystem, with its clear waters and abundant sea life, offers ideal conditions for observing this tiny but captivating creature. While its beauty is enchanting, divers must respect its space, as it is one of the most venomous animals in the ocean. A sighting of the blue-ringed octopus in Sipadan is a truly unforgettable experience.$

Sea life. Octopus, Cephalopod on Sandy bottom. Underwater abstract. Close-up

octopus underwater close up portrait detail

Conceptual image of octopus arms and clouds, black background

captures of tropical species in captivity

$Veined Octopus or Coconut Octopus Amphioctopus marginatus (ex. Octopus marginatus) occurs in temperate and tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific in a depth range from 0 to 190 m, max. length 30cm, mantle length 10cm, max. weigth 400g. \nThe Veined Octopus can bury itself in sand or mud. They also exhibit a curious behaviour adaption of using discarded clam shells and halves of coconut shells for protection. The octopus inhabits sandy and muddy habitats, that offer it little protection from passing predators. Discarded halves of coconut shells are common in waters near human settlements throughout Indonesia. When two halves fit together, the halves make a perfect refuge, difficult for predators to open. \nAmphioctopus marginatus lays up to 100 000 small eggs which hatch into tiny planktonic young. These are carried in ocean currents, accounting for its wide distribution. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°27'13.104 N 125°14'14.634 E at 13m depth$

Close up shot of an octopus in the blue sea.

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting, Aegean Sea, Greece, Halkidiki, Pirgos beach

Extreme close-up of an octopus sleeping with closed eyes. Blurred tentacles in the foreground.

Sea life. Octopus tentacle, Cephalopod. Underwater abstract. Close-up

Underwater photo from a scuba dive in the Mediterranean Sea

A well camouflaged Reef octopus, Octopus cyanea, crawls on top of a coral reef in Halmahera, Indonesia. This is probably the most common octopus species on shallow, Indo-Pacific reefs.

A common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) in La Ciotat in the Calanque National Park in the South of France. Detail of a tentacle and its suckers.

Extreme close up of Octopus eye and skin texture, macro underwater photography. Australia.

Portrait of Giant octopus in the deep. Photo was taken in Japan sea. Depth 20 meters.

$Long Arm Octopus Macrotritopus sp. is pelagic in the larval phase. As adult he lives on sandy or muddy surfaces. \n\nWhen you think of a long-armed octopus, you think of a meter-long animal. It is the proportions, the small head (6cm) compared to the arms (15cm), that make this animal appear so long-armed. \nThe Long Arm Octopus found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Lembeh Strait, may represent an undescribed species within this genus. \nUnlike some of more robust cephalopods, the Long Arm Octopus are normally quite shy. They are often found resting inside a small hole in the sand with only their head sticking out.\nThis specimen was encountered in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'56.394 N 125°15'15.588 E at 9m depth$

Octopus is resting on the sand and is camouflaged to blend in with the coral. The background consists of coral and rocks.

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