glowing sucker octopus (Stauroteuthis syrtensis)

Mesmerizing bioluminescence is a rare trait—and a clever lure—for this deep-sea drifter.

A female firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) releases her fertilized eggs in a long, blue, gelatinous strand.

Flashes of Brilliance

07.03.2018

In a display that rivals even the most dazzling of firework shows, millions of squid gather off the coast of Japan each spring to perform a sparkling spawning ritual.

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Sucker Deception

Flashes of Brilliance

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