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Saw both of these little guys at low tide on a beach in Tacoma, WA. I thought maybe they were both eastern pacific reds but the octopus in the second pic looks to me like it has much longer arms. If anyone here could help me with ID that would be awesome. Thanks!

First time I've ever seen one at low tide. I'm not an expert so I was glad someone who once worked at an aquarium was nearby to confirm the species. When I came upon it it was moving the sand around to better conceal itself...I think.