Blanket Octopus in flight
Female blanket octopuses carry a large, folded “blanket” beneath their mantle that can unfurl into vivid, flowing colors. This display may help them appear larger to deter predators. We’ve also seen them hover with the blanket open, possibly using it to lure prey in the open ocean. The Philippines
Awards
World Photo Annual
2025Nominee
Underwater
Professional
Blanket Octopus in flight
Female blanket octopuses carry a large, folded “blanket” beneath their mantle that can unfurl into vivid, flowing colors. This display may help them appear larger to deter predators. We’ve also seen them hover with the blanket open, possibly using it to lure prey in the open ocean. The Philippines
About Artist
Joergen Rasmussen
Jørgen is a Danish ocean photographer now based in Singapore. His pictures have been awarded in some of the world’s most prestigious competitions including recently the Wildlife Photographer of the Year and he was awarded the Master of Competition Award of the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year competition.
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