If you’ve been to a sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay or mid-Atlantic shoreline, you’ve likely marveled at the high-speed antics of the ghost crab. Watch our video for a (slo-mo) look at how these small crustaceans feed, burrow, and run and dive for cover! | Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Cute Crab Cleaning its Eyes Wincent DgM01 #wildlife #nature #crab | HAWI Studios

🦀 He’s wiping his eyes!🌊 More info 👇 Crabs have compound eyes that allow them to detect motion and see in several directions at once. When they wipe their eyes, they're not just cleaning—they're ensuring their best possible vision to scout for predators and prey. If a crab loses a limb to a predator or during a fight, it can regenerate the limb over several molting cycles The exoskeleton of a crab isn’t just a defense mechanism; it also helps minimise water loss, allowing some crabs to ventur

We welcome the Baltimore Ghost Crabs to #NLLUnBOXed! The Atlantic Ghost Crab, known for its speed and strength, is routinely found throughout Baltimore's coastal shoreline. Learn more: nll.com/unboxed/baltimore | NLL