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Strange new species of blue octopus discovered by scientists 5,900 feet underwater: "It's beautiful"

Updated on: May 26, 2026 / 6:40 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

Strange new species of blue octopus discovered by scientists 5,900 feet underwater: "It's beautiful"

TL;DR

  • A new species of blue octopus was discovered.
  • The discovery was made 5,900 feet underwater.
  • Scientists described the octopus as beautiful.