0049_Blue-ringed octopus on coral reef in shallow water

Royalty-Free Underwater Stock Footage of a Blue-Ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) captured in an intimate close-up perspective, displaying its vivid, electric-blue rings in shallow tropical reef waters just below the ocean surface. This cinematic underwater video documents the octopus rapidly activating its intense blue-ring display under natural lighting as it reacts defensively to its surroundings.

The footage shows the octopus perched near coral formations, flashing its signature blue rings, camouflaging, retreating, and hiding among reef structures. This sequence highlights the extraordinary defensive behavior and visual signaling of one of the ocean’s most striking and venomous cephalopods. Fine surface textures, expressive eyes, and vibrant blue-ring flashes are clearly visible in this shallow-water reef encounter.

Perfect for nature documentaries, marine-life films, educational content, broadcast productions, and commercial projects, this high-quality underwater stock footage delivers authentic macro-style visuals, crisp detail, natural reef lighting, and smooth, realistic motion.

The clip is ideal for content focused on octopus behavior, venomous marine species, defensive signaling, camouflage and color change, reef ecosystems, shallow-water habitats, marine biology, and ocean conservation.

This royalty-free underwater video clip includes a commercial use license and is suitable for all major platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, websites, presentations, and broadcast media.

Technical Details:
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (HD)
Format: MOV / H.264
Duration: 00:19 seconds
Category: Underwater Stock Footage / Blue-Ringed Octopus / Cephalopods / Macro Marine Life / Coral Reef / Marine Wildlife

Enhance your project with professional close-up Blue-Ringed Octopus stock footage showcasing flashing blue-ring defensive behavior in shallow water, dynamic color change, natural hiding behavior, and near-surface reef activity—ideal for documentary storytelling, marine education, conservation messaging, scientific content, advertising, and cinematic underwater visuals.