The beauty of 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.