The beauty of creatures on the ocean floor

Scientists have discovered and recorded stunning images of strange creatures on the ocean floor.

Scientists have discovered and recorded stunning images of strange creatures on the ocean floor.

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A newly hatched octopus is grinning off the Atlantic coast, USA.

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Pink snapper Gaidropsaus.

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The benthic jellyfish ctenophores are flat animals, often clinging to rocks or other organisms such as corals.

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Shrimp species hide in sponges.

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A stone crab and a fancy purple hedgehog.

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Tiny coral plants can live up to 4,000 years.

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Small octopus hides in white sponges.

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The squid is 30cm long, hidden in mud and sand during the day, at night begins hunting.

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The female octopus protects its eggs from enemies.

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A pair of red crabs are mating under the sea.

Update 16 December 2018
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