Cephalopods, crustaceans and other shellfish play important roles in maintaining healthy ocean systems. Cephalopods like the southern blue-ringed octopus and the vampire squid look other-worldly, while Atlantic blue crab and American lobster are the focus of major fishing industries.
Learn fun facts about how you can help protect your favorite octopus, crabs and more by clicking a species below.
The Caribbean spiny lobster is one of the largest crustaceans on coral reefs and seagrass beds in the Caribbean Sea and adjacent waters and is one of the most valuable fishery resources for every country throughout its range. Along with true crabs, prawns, and other lobsters, the Caribbean spiny lobster is a decapod; it has … Read more
The Caribbean reef octopus is an absolute master of disguise and one of the most intelligent known invertebrates. Individuals of this species can completely change their color from one moment to the next using specialized color cells called chromatophores. In doing so, they often perfectly blend with their surroundings, even when settled on a surface … Read more
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We have already protected nearly 4 million square miles of ocean and innumerable sea life - but there is still more to be done.