Octopus Cyanea Collection

Female Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) drifting in the ocean, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) female, in mid-water, Hawaii

Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) near Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea), occurs in both Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to eastern coast of Africa, moving across coral reef, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) ventral view, detail of tentacles and suckers, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) is also known as the Big blue octopus. It occurs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa; Hawaii, United States of America

Day Octopus, Octopus cyanea, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Day octopus portrait
Portrait of a Big blue octopus or Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) at the Butterfly Pavilion; Winchester, Colorado, United States of America

Day Octopus, Hawaii, USA
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water; Hawaii, United States of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) In Mid-Water; Hawaii, United States Of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea), View Of The Suckers On This Eight Armed Cephalopod; Hawaii, United States Of America

This View Shows The Eight Armed Cephalopod Free Swimming In Mid-Water, Day Octopus, (Octopus Cyanea); Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) on coral; Fiji

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) swimming; Hawaii

USA, tentacles outstretched over reef; Hawaii, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea)

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea); Hawaii

USA, Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) in Ocean; Hawaii

The day octopus on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
The day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close encounter with common octopus, West Palm Beach Florida

Close-up view of a common octopus, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Close-up view of a common octopus (octopus cyanea), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A young day octopus on black volcanic sand
A young day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on black volcanic sand, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Octopus head, West Palm Beach, Florida

Octopus and fish on a reef C014 / 2911
Octopus and fish on a reef. Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) hunting on a coral reef, being followed by two multibarred goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) hoping to catch escaping prey

Octopus (Octopus cyanea), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Reef Octopus (Octopus cyanea), Wetar Island, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Robust Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) North Stradbroke Island, off of Queensland coast. Australia

Octopus hunting
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) hunting on coral rubble. It is using the membrane between its arms to trap small animals inside the coral on which it is perched

Day octopus on a reef. Male day octopus (Octopus cyanea) stretching an arm out to a female (right) on the other side of an anemone

Day octopus hunting on a reef
Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) hunting amongst corals on a reef. This octopus, also known as the common reef octopus feeds mainly on crustaceans

Mating pair of day octopuses (Octopus cyanea) on a wreck. The male is at left and the female at right. The day octopus, also known as the common reef octopus, feeds mainly on crustaceans

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea). This octopus, also known as the common reef octopus, is common in the tropical Indo-Pacific region and, unusually for an octopus, it is active by day

Reef octopus, Octopus cyanea, crawling over reef, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific
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The Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) is a fascinating creature that can be found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa. This female octopus gracefully swims in mid-water, showcasing its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. It emerges from its den, nestled within a hole in a large hard coral, revealing its incredible adaptability to its surroundings. With tentacles adorned with suckers, this Day octopus captures our attention as we observe it up close in ventral view. Its delicate features and mesmerizing movement highlight the beauty of nature's creations. Drifting effortlessly through the ocean currents, this female Day octopus showcases both grace and strength. Mating rituals are an important part of an octopus's life, and here we witness a pair of Big blue octopuses engaging in this intimate act. The male takes his place on the right side as they come together to continue their species' legacy. In Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, we encounter another stunning specimen of the Day Octopus. Its vibrant colors stand out against the backdrop of coral reefs as it moves across them with ease. A ventral view portrait allows us to appreciate every detail of this magnificent creature. Also known as Big blue octopuses due to their striking hue, these intelligent beings captivate us with their ability to navigate vast oceans while maintaining such elegance. Their presence can be felt not only off the shores of Hawaii but also along the eastern coast of Africa. In summary: The Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) is a captivating marine creature that inhabits both Pacific and Indian Oceans - from Hawaii all the way to Africa's eastern coast. With its enchanting movements and vivid colors displayed during mating rituals or while drifting through ocean currents near Kona or other parts of Hawaii; it truly is a sight worth witnessing firsthand.