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Rare Seven-Arm Octopus Discovery Sparks Excitement in Scotland

12/9/2025

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In Aberdeenshire, Scotland, remains of seven-arm octopus Haliphron atlanticus were found on a beach, including its beak, a finding Dr. Lauren Smith, marine biologist, called incredibly rare.
Samples from the find were sent for study.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute captured footage of Haliphron atlanticus at 2,300 feet, marking the fourth sighting in nearly 40 years.
The octopus was observed preying on a crimson helmet jelly, illustrating its ecological role.

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In Aberdeenshire, Scotland, remains of seven-arm octopus Haliphron atlanticus were found on a beach, including its beak, a finding Dr. Lauren Smith, marine biologist, called incredibly rare.
Samples from the find were sent for study.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute captured footage of Haliphron atlanticus at 2,300 feet, marking the fourth sighting in nearly 40 years.
The octopus was observed preying on a crimson helmet jelly, illustrating its ecological role.