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This very rare and special sea creature is a juvenile female blanket octopus. This open ocean inhabitant is rarely found in the waters off Palm Beach, FL. Juvenile blanket octopuses are known to rip the stinging arms from a Portuguese Man-of-War to use for their own protection. Learn more about the blanket octopus.