Closeup of an Octopus camouflaging on rocks of the Atlantic Ocean's floor

Marine Creatures Near Canary Islands.

This closeup shot features an octopus expertly camouflaging itself among the rocks on the Atlantic Ocean's floor near the Canary Islands. The octopus, with its mottled skin, blends seamlessly with the surrounding environment, making it difficult to distinguish from the rocky backdrop. Its tentacles are coiled and tucked close to its body, enhancing its camouflage. The rocks and seabed are covered with patches of algae and small marine growths, providing a textured and varied setting. The octopus occasionally moves slightly, adjusting its position or changing its skin's texture and color to blend in better. This video clip offers an intimate and detailed look at the remarkable adaptive abilities of the octopus, showcasing its natural defense mechanisms and interaction with Tenerife's undersea environment.

Footage of Octopus Blend with Its Environment by Changing the Skin's Color on the Seabed.

This closeup footage features an octopus camouflaging on the rocks of the Atlantic Ocean's floor near the Canary Islands. The octopus, with its mottled skin, blends seamlessly with the rocky environment. The detailed textures of the octopus's skin and the rocky seabed are captured in high resolution, showcasing the creature's remarkable adaptive abilities. Filmed by experienced underwater videographers using high-quality equipment, this shot is available in both 2160p 4K and 1080p HD. It is suitable for use in documentaries, educational content, and marine life studies. The footage is also available in vertical mode (9:16 aspect ratio), perfect for social media platforms such as Instagram reels and TikTok.

Octopuses in the waters around Tenerife typically inhabit rocky crevices, underwater caves, and coral reefs, where they can find ample hiding spots and hunting grounds. These solitary creatures are nocturnal hunters, venturing out at night to feed on a diet that includes crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. They use their eight flexible arms, each lined with suction cups, to explore their surroundings, manipulate objects, and capture prey. During the day, they remain hidden in their dens, which they often camouflage with rocks and shells. This behavior minimizes their exposure to predators such as moray eels, sharks, and larger fish.