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A paper nautilis caught during Leg II of our Fall Bottom Trawl Survey. This swimming octopus looks like it has a shell, but it’s actually a very thin eggcase. Despite their unique structure, these octopuses still capture prey with their tentacles, move with jet propulsion, and eject ink when threatened. Photo: NOAA Fisheries. Learn more about our bottom trawl surveys »
