Big-Eye Jellyhead Octopus Spotted at 4800m Depth

Posted: 2025-05-02 11:56:32 UTC

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A rare sighting of a Big-Eye Jellyhead octopus (Cirrothauma cf. magna) was captured in a timelapse at a depth of 4800m (15,750 feet).

Rare deep-sea octopus sighting

Footage captured at extreme depth

Contribution from Deep Sea Research Centre

Observing and recording marine life at extreme depths