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J2-367: Walking Octopus at 5000m

File Name	j2.367.03.octopus.mov
Data Type	video excerpt
Computer Program	iMovie 2008
File Size	4.20 MB - 1 file
Expert Level	Middle School (Grade 6-8)
Contributor	FeMO Database Team
Source	No source

Description
Macro fauna is not abundant on Loihi Seamount. However, this video shows an active octopus walking on the south rift, close to 5000 m water depth. Its white color is in perfect contrast with the dark basalt subsurface.