Giant Pacific Octopus
(Octopus dofleini)

image of a Giant Pacific Octopus

Image ID: 79-01

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Comments : Hussar Point is another wonderful stereotypical Browning Pass dive offering some shear walls, rocky structure, kelp beds, and more marine life than you have ever seen. We found this Giant Pacific on the wall section of the dive. This a close-up of the creature's mantle, highlighting it's "horns" and slit-like eye. When looking into any octopuses eye, you can almost feel it's intelligence as it sizes you up.
Common name : Giant Pacific Octopus
Scientific Name : Octopus dofleini
Location Found : Hussar Point, North Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Actual Size : 24 inches
Camera Used : Sea & Sea MMII EX 1-2T macro lens
Natural History :