A Museum member spotted this little Atlantic Pygmy Octopus on Sanibel today. If you ever come across an octopus on the shoreline, it’s best to refrain from touching it, as it may bite if it feels threatened. Learn more about octopuses during the Museum’s daily 11am Keeper Chats! | Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium

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Deep-sea explorers have captured rare footage of a “Dumbo octopus” swimming nearly 10,000 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Named for its ear-like fins, this elusive creature lives in one of the most extreme environments on Earth—total darkness, crushing pressure, and near-freezing temperatures. Dumbo octopuses use their fins to gracefully “fly” through the water rather than jet propulsion. Because of their extreme depth range, sightings are uncommon and rely on advanced submersible

This little guy is so cute . The Atlantic pygmy octopus is a reddish orange in color which is caused by pigmented cells called chromatophores that are common in many animals .They are capable of becoming a dark, light shade ranging from brown to orange. As hatchlings, their chromatophores can also appear yellow. The pygmy octopus is found in warm temperate to tropical waters of the Atlantic. We seen these creatures often.Mother Nature never disappoints.🐙 🐚 Come shell with us let us help you fi