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Adorable tiny blue octopus found nearly 6,000 feet beneath the Galápagos

A mysterious little blue octopus discovered nearly 6,000 feet beneath the waters of the Galápagos Islands has officially been identified as a brand-new species. About the size of a golf ball, the tiny creature stunned researchers during a deep-sea expedition when it suddenly appeared on camera, cra...

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Left / center-leftNew Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Galápagos

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Science DailyNews report · May 25, 6:17 AM

Adorable tiny blue octopus found nearly 6,000 feet beneath the Galápagos

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A mysterious little blue octopus discovered nearly 6,000 feet beneath the waters of the Galápagos Islands has officially been identified as a brand-new species. About the size of a golf bal...

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TimeNews report · May 25, 1:00 AM

New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Galápagos

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A rare find in the Galápagos has marine biologists excited.

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