Watch this mesmerising video of an octopus changing its colour while swimming

The video may make you gasp in wonder.

Published on: Sep 10, 2021, 17:32:17 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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“Incredible,” is probably the word you are going to use – and that too multiple times – after watching this video involving an octopus. Though short, the clip is so incredible that chances are you will end up watching it over and over again.

The image shows an octopus swimming underwater. (Jukin Media)

The video opens to show an octopus swimming underwater. Within moments, the creature changes its colour into an incredible hue. There is a chance that the colour change of the octopus will make you gasp in wonder.

The incident was captured by a person who was snorkeling in Cannes’ La Bocca in France. They first noticed the octopus lying on the seabed. The creature started changing its colour when the person approached it.

Take a look at the amazing video that may leave you mesmerised:

A few months ago, another video involving an octopus went viral online. The video was shared on Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Instagram page. The clip shows an octopus gliding through water while showing off its see-through skin.

What are your thoughts on the video of the octopus changing its colour?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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