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Did you know octopus are this small in their larval stage!? This baby octopus was removed from a piece of trash in the ocean & quickly put… | Instagram

The ocean is not only home to the biggest animal in the world, the Blue Whale, but also home to some of the #smallest animals too. 😍 From marine viruses and the smallest organism to the super cool Irukandji jellyfish, here are 10 of the smallest animals found in the #ocean. 😀 #scubadiving #smallest #tiny #animals #scuba #dive #scubaphotography #smallanimals #marinelife #oceans

Cute octopus, Opistoteuthis adorabilis Dr. Stephanie Bush, a researcher at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute(MBARI), is tasked with giving the orange ‘pus it’s official name. Some distinct morphological characteristics - huge eyes; allowing them to see (barely) in the murky darkness, dumbo-like “ears” which they use to swim around, and “well-developed” web between their eight arms, allowing them to “parachute” around the ocean floor.

They gave them the best new home.

A tiny but deadly blue ringed octopus rests on a hand, showcasing nature’s beauty and danger in one stunning creature🐙💙 📸: edgardocorti #BlueRingedOctopus #MarineLife #OceanWildlife #DeadlyBeauty #SeaCreatures #NaturePhotography #WildlifeLovers #UnderwaterWorld #OctopusOfInstagram #MarineBiology #OceanDanger #WildlifeDaily #OceanExploration

I will call him squishy and he will be my squishy. Thanks Julia its adorable!! ---Tiny Baby Octopus