I only recently watched My Octopus Teacher (such a beautiful story), and even though I've always appreciated their keen intelligence, I'm more in awe of these amazing animals than before. For my non-diver friends, this is a Coconut octopus, making a home for itself out of clam shells. It can disappear entirely, pulling the shell cases tight, closing the gap to protect its soft body.

Location: Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea, Indonesia

Photographer: Laura Storm