Articles for tag: animal behavior, Cleaner Shrimp, Marine Biology, Ocean Ecosystem, Underwater Life

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How Cleaner Shrimp Built a Career in Customer Service

Suhail Ahmed

On a crowded reef, small problems can become big emergencies: parasites sap energy, open wounds invite infection, and a bad reputation can get you chased off your own rock. Into this drama steps a tiny professional with a giant promise. Cleaner shrimp run bustling service stations where fish line up for a tune-up – parasites ...

Strange "Living Rocks" Found Off Puerto Rico

Strange “Living Rocks” Found Off Puerto Rico

Jan Otte

The ocean depths around continue to reveal remarkable secrets that challenge our understanding of marine life. Recent scientific discoveries have unveiled fascinating coral ecosystems and marine creatures that blur the lines between rocks and living organisms. These findings highlight the extraordinary biodiversity thriving in Caribbean waters and offer new hope for marine conservation efforts. What ...

Yeti Crabs and Bacterial Gardens

Crabs That Farm Seaweed

Jan Otte

Picture this: a crab carefully tending to its own underwater garden, harvesting like a meticulous farmer. While this might sound like something from a children’s story, the reality is far more fascinating. Marine scientists have discovered that certain crab species have developed remarkable relationships with and algae that resemble agricultural practices more than typical predator-prey ...