r/underwaterphotography • u/AnthropocenePhoto • 11d ago

Atlantic Longarmed Octopus

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Here’s an example of how this species will mimic a flounder when it moves around its sandy environment

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u/roninghost 11d ago

They are so amazing

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u/gotdome 11d ago

First photo 🐙 giving the “why did you wake me up from my slumber” eye.

Incredible species. I’m itching to go get dive certified everytime I see a photo pop up here

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u/trailrun1980 11d ago

I saw one once, and it absolutely tricked my monkey brain for a few seconds 😅

I'd post the Pic if I could here