What is a hermit crab? There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species ...

Luckily, they’re delicious. Dehydrated Asian shore crabs, an invasive species on the East Coast, ready to be served at a dinner at the home of Bun Lai, a Connecticut chef.Credit...Brian Finke ...

Horseshoe crabs are often referred to as the "living fossils" of our planet—the four known species, including three in Asia ...

but Japanese spider crabs are gentle giants. And giants they are. Of the 60,000 species of crustaceans on Earth, Japanese spider crabs are the largest, spanning up to 12.5 feet from the tip of one ...

The crab was named after a board game and beloved Yordle from Bandle city. A new crab species has been discovered in the coral reefs of the South China Sea. While this discovery is fascinating on its ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.— The Center for Biological Diversity and 22 partner organizations petitioned NOAA Fisheries today to list the American horseshoe crab as an endangered species under the Endangered ...