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Encounters of the third kind. A brave octopus fights off an alien intruder.This stunning octopod, Benthoctopus sp., seemed quite interested in ALVIN'sport manipulator arm. Those inside the sub were surprised by the octopod'sinquisitive behavior. (Image credit: Expedition to the Deep Slope/NOAA/OER | Bruce Strickrott)