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pl23_expl1884.jpg

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Description

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.

Credit

Expedition to the Deep Slope/NOAA/OER

Photographer

Bruce Strickrott

Display Date

2006 May 31

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

Expedition to the Deep Slope

Keywords

Ocean Exploration