The Dumbo octopus is an elusive cephalopod that gets its name from its large ear-like fins, which resemble those of the lovable Disney elephant. But there's still lots we don't know about these ...

The dozen or so species that make up Grimpoteuthis are called Dumbo octopuses because of the two large fins—one on either side of the mantle—that protrude like ears. Add in the octopus’s ...

A remotely operated submersible saw the “semi-gelatinous” animal lying on the ocean floor and “flying underwater.” Take a ...

Getting an unusual glimpse a lovable deep-sea creature, marine scientists this week filmed a rarely seen Dumbo octopus far below the ocean waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

The Dumbo Octopus in Fisch is a necessary catch if you want to complete the Roslit Bay Bestiary. This cute fish is an ocean dweller who also loves to swim through the coral reefs. It has adorable ...

As the ROV got closer, the octopus pushed off the rocks and swam a short distance away. The new species of Dumbo octopus seen in its natural habitat. Photo from Tang, Zheng and Zhang (2025 ...