2024.08.29 - Octopus Love

Visibility was very cloudy, but noticed some movement in the small cave. Took a closer look and saw the biggest Octopus I've see so far here in the Philippines. Watched it for a while and then moved on. When we returned, we found that it was still there and had moved to the outside of the opening. Much to our surprise, there was another still in the back. The male moved back in on the left side of the opening, with the female remaining in the back. After a short time, she decided she didn't want an audience and scooted away, but quickly returned to finish the 'job'. They hooked back up with the long tentacle you can see stretching between them. If I'd had my camera, I would've stayed until I was out of air.
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