The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are called Dumbo octopuses because of the two large fins—one on either side of the mantle—that protrude like ears. Add in the octopus’s ...

Here are some fun facts about this ghostly-looking creature: The Dumbo Octopus takes reproductive strategy to unparalleled ...

Get involved in a little community science and help protect the Dumbo octopus by taking part in events such as the Big Microplastics Survey. Want to dive deeper into the fascinating world of the ...

Deep in the ocean, living in eternal darkness, is the dumbo octopus (of the genus Grimpoteuthis), a creature that few humans have seen face-to-face. When someone is lucky enough to spot one ...

An curved arrow pointing right. While exploring off the coast of Puerto Rico, NOAA's Okeanos Explorer caught footage of this rare dumbo octopus. Produced by Grace Raver. Footage courtesy of NOAA ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Sightings of dumbo octopuses are rare, so researchers were enthralled when one appeared on their submersible's camera on a deep-sea dive near Hawaii. More from News ...

The mysterious dumbo octopus was spotted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) researchers a mile underwater in the Pacific Ocean. NOAA scientists said they spotted the deep ...

including the charismatic dumbo octopus. Now That's Interesting Always the rebel, dumbo octopuses don't have a breeding season. Instead, the male deposits an encapsulated sperm packet into the ...

In 2005, members of the VISIONS 05 expedition crew captured the first high-definition video of a white deep-sea octopus 5 Record ... (01:11) 10 Fun Facts About Bioluminescence (02:38) A Map ...

Meanwhile, scientists hope to unlock more secrets of how octopuses work, including the charismatic dumbo octopus. Now That's Interesting Always the rebel, dumbo octopuses don't have a breeding season.