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.
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Photographer: Bruce Strickrott
Date: 2006 May 31
Credit: Expedition to the Deep Slope/NOAA/OER
Subject: Ocean exploration