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Dozens of new mollusks, three fish, and a mystery species were found during a three-week long expedition.

Octopuses are surprisingly intelligent creatures who are revered as gods and creation figures in indigenous cultures around the world. So here are some reasons you may want to hold off the next time you're offered a dish including the amazing creature.

The research focused on a previously unknown peak in the underwater Nazca Ridge.

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This rarely-seen Glass Octopus was caught by an underwater robot during an expedition off the Phoenix Islands.

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Scientists exploring deep underwater canyons off Western Australia have uncovered an unexpectedly rich world of marine life using environmental DNA collected from seawater thousands of meters below the surface.

The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.