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Giant Pacific Octopus

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Chameleon-like, giant Pacific octopuses can change their appearance to mimic rocks and highly patterned coral.
Photograph by Bob Cranston / Animals Animals - Earth Scenes

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See a diver studying an octopus deep in New Zealand's Kaikoura Canyon.

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Photo of the Day: Playing Tag

Watch a researcher attempting to tag a giant Pacific octopus in Washington's Puget Sound.

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Virtual World: Deep Sea

Meet the menacing sharks, giant octopuses, and bizarre eels of the deep sea in this Crittercam feature.

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