The informally named Casper octopus species were first discovered in 2016 in the Pacific Ocean, in water off Hawaii. [1] The two distinct Casper species are new to science but have not yet been formally named with a binomial name as no specimens have yet been collected - they are only known from imagery.

Dec 20, 2016 · This little white octopus, dubbed "Casper," certainly looks cute. And indeed this picture of the creature sitting on a rock ledge more than 4000 meters below the ocean surface off Hawaii earned it lots of likes and shares on social media when a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration submarine robot found it in a singular sighting in March.

Mar 5, 2016 · A robotic vehicle was exploring the ocean floor by Hawaii, more than 2 1/2 miles underwater. To the surprise of NOAA scientists, it came across a cute, "ghostlike" octopod. One suggested name:...

Sep 3, 2024 · This is the first time this rare octopus species informally named the “Casper octopus” has been seen in the Southern Pacific Ocean. Scientists have photographed 20 never-before-seen species...

Aug 10, 2022 · The ghost octopus was nicknamed Casper because of its pale, white complexion and bulbous head that resembled the famous friendly ghost in the 1995 film. NOAA said upon discovering the...

Dec 20, 2016 · Now, researchers from Germany say they've discovered that the unique animal lays its eggs on top of hard substrates - specifically manganese nodules - on the bottom of the ocean, which also happen to be prime targets for future deep-sea mining, putting the adorable creature in potential danger.

During the Hohonu Moana 2016: Exploring Deep Waters Off Hawaii expedition, while exploring at depths of over 4,000 meters (2.5 miles) northeast of Necker Island in the Hawaiian Archipelago, remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer encountered this octopod, dubbed "Casper" by the popular media because of its ghostlike appearance.

Mar 14, 2016 · ­Scientists of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say they may have discovered a new species of octopus while on an operational dive in the deep waters of the Hawaiian...

Aug 8, 2022 · Casper, the "ghostly" octopus, was found in the depths. Scientists are gradually uncovering the mysteries of the cephalopod, which was discovered in Hawaii in 2016 and is located more than two...

Jun 14, 2019 · One of the Pacific’s most little-known species is the Ghost Octopus – so named because its body lacks pigment. Is the Ghost Octopus as friendly as Casper? Read on to find out, and please add your name to our petition to permanently protect the octopuses of the Pacific Deepsea Oasis!