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Pink dumbo octopus carries a message from the deep sea
Original: Pink, pretty, and protective. A dumbo octopus is here with a message from the deep-sea.
A new look at the dumbo octopus, the pale pink deep-sea cephalopod named for its ear-like fins, is drawing attention for what it says about life in the ocean's deepest zones. Coverage highlights the animal's unusual appearance and its role as a symbol of how little is known about deep-sea ecosystems, and why protecting them matters.
Why now: Charming imagery of a little-known deep-sea animal is prompting fresh interest in deep-ocean conservation.
Evidence
- Pink, pretty, and protective. A dumbo octopus is here with a message from the deep-sea. · Popular Science
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