23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Odyssey of a Juvenile Octopus
A tiny juvenile octopus drifts through the open ocean at night, clinging briefly to a passing salp. Its translucent body and vivid chromatophores glow against the darkness, revealing a rarely seen moment in the pelagic nursery.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Anilao, Philippines |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Zhaoyu Cai |