Dumbo octopus

Dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis sp.)

This squished-looking Dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis sp.) was seen at Southern Hydrate Ridge during a site survey in 2022.
Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF, Dive R2228, V22

These small cirrate octopuses are the deepest-living known octopus species. They are often seen resting on the bottom or hovering over the seafloor using their prominent, ear-like fins extending from the mantle above the eyes (giving them their common name). They are found worldwide, but have been rarely seen in the Southern Hydrate Ridge area.

Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimpoteuthis