The Ghost Octopus "Casper" 👻🐙

The ghostly white octopus nicknamed "Casper" was first discovered in 2016 at a depth of 4,290 meters (2.6 miles) off the coast of Hawaii. It is likely a new species that has not yet been formally named, as no specimens have been collected.After analyzing five years of deep-sea footage, researchers have found dozens more Casper-like octopuses on the seafloor, suggesting they may be fairly common. The females appear to lay their eggs on dead sea sponges and guard them for an extended period, potentially not leaving to feed and dying after the eggs hatch.
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