Hey all - was diving for the first time off of La Jolla shores this past weekend (usually dive up north in Monterey/Carmel area), and along the canyon, at about 75', we encountered 3 very large octopus living within 5-10' of each other. The only one that we could coax out of its hole had a mantle of around 8-10" and arms of ~3'. Any idea of the species based on the description? Seems much too large for bimac.
Coloration was mottled brown, and no eye spot.
Coloration was mottled brown, and no eye spot.