A rare “Dumbo” octopus was spotted by a remotely operated vehicle of the Ocean Exploration Trust which was in the midst of exploring the north Pacific Ocean. The creature whose appearance was described as “ghostly” was seen swimming around 2,665 metres (8,743 feet) deep above the researchers’ ROV Little Hercules, about 20 metres from the sea floor.

WATCH | Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during live stream in North Pacific Ocean

A rare 'Dumbo' octopus was spotted by scientists during a deep-sea research dive done by their unmanned robotic submersible off the coast of California. Scientists from the non-profit Ocean Exploration Trust were exploring a region near an underwater volcano when the octopod measuring approximately 60 centimetres (23 inches) drifted past the camera of their research vessel E/V Nautilus.

Watch: Rare 'Dumbo' octopus seen in California deep-sea dive

Rare 'Dumbo' octopus seen in California deep-sea dive

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WATCH | Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during live stream in North Pacific Ocean

Watch: Rare 'Dumbo' octopus seen in California deep-sea dive

Rare 'Dumbo' octopus seen in California deep-sea dive