Adorable Googly-Eyed Sea Creature Puzzles Scientists | National Geographic

Scientists aboard the Nautilus vessel recently spotted this cuddly creature 2,950 feet (900 meters) below the surface of the water off the coast of California. But is it a cuttlefish? Or an octopus? Or something else? Stare into these googly eyes as you watch this video to find out the answer! ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 #NationalGeographic #StubbySquid #Squids About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgeo Facebook: https://facebook.com/natgeo Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/national-geographic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natgeo Reddit: https://reddit.com/user/nationalgeographic Read more about this Muppet-like creature and why it appears so still. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/08/stubby-squid-googly-eyes-nautilus-ocean-animals-science/ Footage courtesy: OET/Nautilus Live Associate Producer: Jed Winer (Answer: Stubby squid, aka North Pacific bobtail squid) Adorable Googly-Eyed Sea Creature Puzzles Scientists | National Geographic https://youtu.be/lLKaXshILBY National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo