A new age of ocean exploration is lifting the veil of mystery shrouding a creature of legend -- the octopus.

Octopuses also exhibit behaviors -- from neon-bright flashing skin colors to breathtaking jet-propelled swims -- that have made scientists sit up and take notice.

When it comes to changing color, octopuses are the ultimate chameleons. They can blend into the background or advertise their presence with bursts of bright color.

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NATURE takes you into the depths of the ocean to discover the most remarkable life still undiscovered on our planet that will certainly be found in the sea.

NATURE takes you into the depths of the ocean to discover the most remarkable life still undiscovered on our planet that will certainly be found in the sea.

NATURE takes you into the depths of the ocean to discover the most remarkable life still undiscovered on our planet that will certainly be found in the sea.

NATURE takes you into the depths of the ocean to discover the most remarkable life still undiscovered on our planet that will certainly be found in the sea.

NATURE takes you into the depths of the ocean to discover the most remarkable life still undiscovered on our planet that will certainly be found in the sea.

NATURE takes you into the depths of the ocean to discover the most remarkable life still undiscovered on our planet that will certainly be found in the sea.