Purple Octopus Moves Majestically Okeanos Explorer Video Bite Northeast U. S. Canyons 2013

ROV zooms in on an octopus meandering around the sea floor. After investigating a pile of discarded nets, the Deep Discoverer ROV captured some great footage of a beautiful octopus slinking around on the ocean floor. Octopi seek out canyonlike environments, such as the one in this video bite, because it provides them with ample space to hunt and hide. Like what you see here For even more cool footage, plus live exploration, visit