Octopus on a Red Sea Reef Canvas Print

This reef canvas brings a close view of a day octopus and a rounded coral to your wall, with open blue water behind them. Cobi Hay Yacobi took the photograph in the Red Sea on May 8, 2015. Curled arms and pale suckers fill the foreground. Three landscape sizes let you choose how much space to give the animal and its surroundings.

About the Day Octopus

The day octopus hunts during daylight hours and ranges from the Hawaiian Islands to the Red Sea. Pigments in its skin help it camouflage itself.

Its scientific name is Octopus cyanea. Along with color changes, it can alter its skin texture to resemble nearby rocks, corals or algae. Its diet includes small crabs and other crustaceans, mollusks and fishes. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s day octopus profile explains these adaptations and its life around tropical reefs.

Look closer at your reef canvas

The octopus’s red-brown arms curl across the front of the picture, where pale suckers stand out. Beside it sits a large, light-colored rounded coral. Blue water opens behind both subjects, giving the detailed foreground a clear backdrop. The image combines the curves of the arms with a broad coral shape.

The reef canvas can be read at different distances. From a doorway, the warm body colors and blue background establish the composition. From a seat nearby, you can follow the bends of the arms and individual pale details. Consider both views when deciding whether to place the photograph above furniture or on a wall beside you.

Photographed in: the Red Sea

From My Dives in the Red Sea

I took this photograph on one of my dives in the Red Sea in May 2015.

Canvas, wooden frame and hanging

Your reef canvas is printed with non-toxic latex inks on matte canvas, stretched over an inner wooden frame made from sustainably sourced pine. The frame is 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep. The photograph wraps around its edges, and hanging hardware is included, so the print arrives ready to hang.

The canvas comes without a decorative outer frame. Its internal wooden support is already part of the product. If an outer frame would suit your room, you can choose one separately to coordinate with nearby artwork or furniture.

Choose a landscape size

• 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm) — $69 USD
• 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm) — $149 USD
• 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm) — $169 USD

Each size may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in). Measure the width above your furniture and the available wall height before choosing your reef canvas. The crop may vary slightly between sizes, with the subject remaining the focus. Contact us if you are looking for a different size.

Price and shipping

Your reef canvas starts at $69 USD. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. Shipping to other eligible countries depends on canvas size and quantity and is shown at checkout before payment. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply.

Production and delivery timings are listed in Orders and Cancellations below. Allow for printing before the delivery period when choosing a gift for a particular date.

From a kitchen wall to a waiting room

The room images place the smallest reef canvas above a kitchen counter with a cutting board, mug and pasta jar. The medium print appears in a doctor’s waiting room above two padded chairs. The largest is shown over a gray living room sofa, beside a floor lamp and a table with a mug.

For an office, try comparing the canvas width with a low cabinet or a pair of visitor chairs. A paper template can help you check the space. The blue water offers a color to repeat in the room, while the octopus adds warmer brown and red tones.

Explore another octopus composition

Compare this reef canvas with the octopus inside a Malta rock den, where stone surrounds the animal. You can also read Coral Reef Partnerships for more about life around reefs. Select the photograph and dimensions that suit the place you have in mind.

About the Photographer

Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation shape his work.

Why Choose 2Dive?

The octopus reef canvas print brings an original photograph from Cobi’s collection into your space. He selects his photographs from thousands of images, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. Read about his diving and approach to photography on the About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you ship, and how much does shipping cost?

We ship to the countries offered at checkout. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.

How long do printing and delivery take?

Printing in the USA takes about 3 business days. After printing, delivery takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. These are estimates; express shipping is not available.

How can I pay?

Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.

How should I care for the octopus reef canvas print?

Hang the canvas in a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Can I add a frame?

The canvas arrives stretched over an inner wooden frame, ready to hang, without a decorative outer frame. You can display it as it is or add an outer frame separately. Contact us to discuss framing.

Can I order the octopus reef canvas print in another size?

Contact us to discuss a size that is not listed on this page. Please check the options before placing your order.

What happens after I order the octopus reef canvas print?

After payment, we email your order confirmation. Your canvas is printed to order in the USA. When it ships, we email a tracking number. Keep the confirmation as your copy of the order.

Can you send the octopus reef canvas print straight to someone as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s address as the delivery address at checkout. We can ship the canvas directly to them in an eligible country.

How to Order the octopus reef canvas print

1. Choose an available canvas size and quantity, then add the print to your basket.
2. Enter your name, email address, delivery address and phone number at checkout.
3. Review the size, quantity, delivery details, shipping charge and order total. Correct any errors before paying.
4. Complete payment using an available method. We email your order confirmation after payment; this is when the contract is formed.

Orders and Cancellations:

• Every canvas is printed to order in the USA within about 3 business days. Delivery after printing takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries.
• The image crop may vary slightly between sizes; the subject stays the focus.
• Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.
• You’ll receive an order confirmation by email and a tracking number by email when your canvas ships. A gift can be shipped directly to the recipient’s address.
• Please see our Returns & Refunds policy.

If you’re considering this octopus print for a commercial space, explore our underwater wall art for business.