Jul 20, 2021
“Vitreledonella Richardi” (Glass Octopus),
Recently scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute sighted one on a 34-day journey to the Phoenix Islands Archipelago.
They captured this amazingly detailed footage, showing just how intricate and magical this octopus is. This is the first time they've seen one in real life.
This rare species with the only visible features being its optic nerve, eyeballs and digestive tract. It really is one of those examples of animal evolution that defies description.
Yet another reason why we need to protect our oceans, and the amazing animals that call it home.
