Big Red Octopus/Octopus cyaneus

7666 - Big Red Octopus - Octopus cyaneus - 100cm

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Makadi Bay/Hurghada/Egypt - Red Sea

When we happened upon this couple they were simply eyeing each other up. Then, despite our close proximity and much to our delight they commenced mating, which lasted about 30 minutes. Photo taken late afternoon in about 1.2 metres of water.

Photographer: Richard Coussell