The marine ecosystem is full of strange and mysterious creatures. National Geographic suggests that more than 80% of the ocean remains unexplored to date. Organisms that live deep in the vast oceans are still alien to us. A video of one such sea creature has recently created a stir on the internet.
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The glass octopus (Vitreladonella richeri) is a rarely seen cephalopod found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. These beautiful creatures are found in the deep sea where sunlight does not reach.
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— The Oxygen Project (@TheOxygenProj) 9 October 2022
Posted on Twitter by The Oxygen Project, the tweet’s caption read, “The Glass Octopus (Vitreladonella richeri) is a rarely seen cephalopod found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. These beautiful deep-sea creatures are found where sunlight does not reach. World Octopus Day (October 8).
The video shows an almost transparent octopus swimming in the ocean, and the views are stunning. With bright yellow spots and its internal organs clearly visible, the octopus is seen swimming peacefully in the blue water.
They are also so clear like glass that you can see their nerves and digestive system. Their appearance is camouflage, and this ability will protect them from attack.
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— WeNaturalists (@WeNaturalists) 10 October 2022
Upon seeing the video, Twitter users expressed wonder at the beauty of marine life in the comments section of the viral video. One user shed some light on the species of octopus and wrote, “They too are so clear like glass that you can see their nerves and digestive system. Their appearance is camouflage, and this ability will protect them from attack. ,
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Another user commented, “The definition of evolution of life is seen in the ocean…” A third user commented, “Wow! What a great job you guys have done.”
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According to the official website of the Ocean Conservancy, the beautiful cephalopod is rarely seen because it is found at depths of about 3,000 feet, where even sunlight cannot reach. They can grow up to 1.5 feet tall and live for about 2-5 years.
The original source of the viral video can also be found on the website. It was reportedly shot using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) called ‘Subastian’ to observe and study the rarely seen glass octopus.
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