The big-finned jellyhead octopus is the common name for this Cirroteuthis muelleri. The big-finned jellyhead lives along the ocean floor at depths over 6,000 ft. They can only be reached via submersible which makes them tricky to study.
The Piglet Squid
See-through Piglet Squid at a depth of 1385m/ 4,544 ft. Spotted and filmed by Nautilus Live
Glass Octopuses Switch Between Transparency And Pigmentation For Camouflage
The glass octopus is incredibly rare and difficult to see. They are mostly transparent except for its eyes, optic nerve, and digestive tract. Image and video courtesy of Schmidt Ocean Institute
The Giant Squid Can Get As Long As 43 Feet (13 meters)
There is no definitive answer on how long giant squid can get. We know that the giant squid can get up to 43 feet (13 meters) long with some predictions measuring up to 66 feet (20 meters) long. This squid was spotted in Toyama Bay in Japan and is considered small for a giant squid …
Plankton Is From The Greek Word Meaning “Drifter” Or “Wanderer”
Plankton is a term used for both microscopic plants and animals that drift in the ocean. An organism qualifies as plankton if it is transported by the movement of tides and currents with the inability to swim against it. Phytoplankton are plants and zooplankton are animals. The term “plankton” is derived from the Greek word …