Tiny golf-ball-sized octopus unknown to science discovered in Pacific Ocean

India Today·May 25

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A tiny, golf-ball-sized octopus, described as bright blue, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean, with reports indicating it was found near the Galapagos Islands. The depth at which it was discovered is unclear, with estimates ranging from nearly 1,800 meters to almost 6,000 feet. The newly discovered octopus is reportedly unlike any creature previously seen by scientists in the area.

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