Shifting Octopus

The abyss of the ocean is home to many deep-sea creatures that often get compared to extraterrestrial beings, but they are real and live far below the surface. The vampire squid is one example, with its unusual anatomy, bioluminescence, and fins that we don’t usually see in other animals. But even these mysterious creatures are affected by human waste that enters the ocean and harms their environment. It makes me wonder how many of these species will survive in the future, or how many will change so much that they would look alien to us now but might become normal later.

Octopuses are one of the best-known species because they can change their shape and color, and they are highly intelligent. In a world with increasing pollution, I wonder if their skills would help them survive. Maybe they would even transform into something new, shaped by the pollution itself, becoming a creature that is almost corrosive because of the environment it grows in.