Close-up of a translucent cephalopod with multiple tentacles and visible dark eyes against a dark background.
Piglet Squid
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue. Download larger version (jpg, 6.45 MB).
A piglet squid (family Cranchiidae) onboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer after being collected during the eighth dive of the Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition. This specimen was collected at a depth of 707 meters (2,300 feet). This front view shows the eyes, arms, and siphon of this semi-transparent animal.