Adorable tiny blue octopus found nearly 6,000 feet beneath the Galápagos
A new species of tiny blue octopus has been discovered nearly 6,000 feet beneath the Galápagos Islands. The octopus, about the size of a golf ball, was first spotted during a deep-sea expedition in 2015 and has now been officially identified. Researchers used advanced imaging technology to study the specimen without damaging it, allowing for a detailed classification of this unique creature.
- ▪The tiny blue octopus was discovered during a deep-sea expedition in 2015.
- ▪It was identified as a new species after being examined at the Field Museum in Chicago.
- ▪Researchers used non-destructive CT scans to study the octopus's anatomy without dissection.
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Science News from research organizations Adorable tiny blue octopus found nearly 6,000 feet beneath the Galápagos Date: May 25, 2026 Source: Field Museum Summary: 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, crawling across the ocean floor near an underwater mountain. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY Video taken via ROV, with audio of the scientists exclaiming about the octopus's color.
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