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From the shores to the deep sea, crabs are iconic ocean dwellers with diverse body types and lifestyles that have evolved in astonishing ways. They have distinctive claws used for defense and feeding and ingenious strategies for attracting mates. We’ll investigate the process of molting and how these creatures renew their exoskeletons, take a closer look at their intricate under microscopes, and then venture into the field to find crabs along Sanibel’s shores. We’ll wade, dig, net, and snorkel our way around the island. Expect crab races and creative use of natural materials to make decapod-inspired art. It’s sure to be a claw-raising adventure!
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