#shell yeah

[happycrabitat]

Take the memory, leave the shell! Watch what happens when we return seashells to the beach & marine hermit crabs!

Seashells are so important to beaches for a whole host of reasons.

🐚Over-shelling can affect hermit crabs because it reduces the availability of suitable shells for them to inhabit. Hermit crabs rely on empty shells of other creatures for protection and shelter. When there are too few shells available, hermit crabs may be forced to inhabit inadequate shells & pollution as homes, which can hinder their growth and make them more vulnerable to predators and environmental stressors. This can ultimately impact their survival and reproductive success.

🐚Shells provide homes or attachment surfaces for algae, sea grass, sponges, coral and a host of other microorganisms.

🐚Animals such as decorator crabs and octopus use shells as camouflage and many fish use shells as hiding places to avoid predators.

🐚Shells help to stabilize beaches and anchor seagrass.

🐚Shells are used by shorebirds to build nests.

🐚When shells break down, they provide nutrients for the organisms living in the sand or for those that build their own shells. (Shells are a major source of calcium.) I’m a firm believer in when we know better, we do better. I once shelled, and then when I learned all of this, I returned all shells that were not sprayed with a clear varnish to the beach & watched the marine hermit crabs go wild changing shells that were so needed!

[montereybayaquarium]

✨One outstanding oystercatcher✨

Today, we want to take a moment to appreciate one of our black oystercatchers who celebrated her 30th bird-day this year!

Born in 1993 on Oregon's rugged coast, this black oystercatcher triumphed over adversity. She was rescued at four days old with a wounded wing. Deemed non-releasable due to her young age and lack of survival skills, she embarked on a unique journey, spending time in Florida and Alaska before finding her permanent home with us 21 years ago.

This oystercatcher is quite the character— known for her love of clams and preference for personal space. We’ve enjoyed getting to know her over the years. Come check her out in the Sandy Shore & Aviary exhibit and witness her clam-cracking craftsmanship firsthand.

[letterbombkindagal]

doodled jade, john, rose, roxy, and jake from memory yesterday 8)

[doctordelicate-touch]

@blueboyinthestars!!! U!!!!! HAPPILY OHMIGOSH YEAH!!!!!!!1!

you have to share an apartment with the 4th character in your camera roll for 3-4 years.

[milklessmother]

[catchingmoments]

Shell Yeah: Ocean-Inspired Art for Coastal Lovers

Dive into beachy vibes with our "Shell Yeah" collection! Celebrate the beauty of the ocean with stunning, playful designs inspired by shells, waves, and the serenity of the coast. Whether you're a beachcomber or just love the sea's calming energy, these creations bring coastal charm to your home decor, wardrobe, and accessories. Perfect for beach enthusiasts and summer lovers, it's time to say, "Shell Yeah!" to oceanic elegance.

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[passionfruitmango]

I love having a hole in my lip, I love being able to feel the little metal loop or bar move through my flesh, I love all the little different colored doodads I can put in my lip hole, I would like more lip holes.

[l-talks]

[happycrabitat]

Anyone else going to Crabcon?

20 days! Get your ticket at crabcon.org

Getting a VIP box was exciting- a mystery box full of hermit crab goodies? Yes please! Thank you to all the amazing vendors that made it possible!

[montereybayaquarium]

🦀 Happy Crab Day, Tumblr! 🦀

may it be ✨ crabulous ✨

[lasersquid]

shell yeah

*runs in screaming* NEW CRAB RESEARCH

https://academic.oup.com/sysbio/advance-article/doi/10.1093/sysbio/syad066/7370615

*runs out screaming* NEW CRAB RESEARCH

[sprnklersplashes]

after browsing some comments, I think a funnier turn the ithaca saga could've taken is the suitors beat the living shit out of telemachus and then drown him in the ocean, and when they're taunting odysseus about it he just looks at the ocean, raises his eyebrow and posiden spits up a very much alive and in tact but also incredibly confused telemachus.

the waves sound suspiciously like someone saying "nope" over and over again.

[fifthnailinstevesbat]

steve “cant get out of bed till middle of the day, barely leaves his house or is never home, isolating himself from everyone, never takes time for himself anymore, depressed and is slowly losing more and more of himself every single day” harrington post 1986’

robin “i know you loved her, and it must’ve killed that she wouldn’t take you back, but nancy is happy steve and she still loves you. she’s not the only one out there for you, and you’ve gotta get over it. we miss you” buckley post 1986’, trying to help her best friend

steve “…this isn’t about nancy” harrington.

robin “wha-?… oh. oh steve.” buckley.

he still wears the vest.

[littlecrittereli]

Guardianship au,,,,,save me guardianship au,,,,,,,

If you don’t mind the questions, how’d the Tortuga gang react to Chris tagging along? I assume they understood Chris would be joining them early on into Martin being accepted, but I imagine the situation was more like. Martin snagging a new job on the Tortuga >> realizing he can’t take this job and leave his brother alone >> Chris says don’t worry just take me with you >> Martin nervously asking heyyyyyyyy is it cool if my little brother comes with?

Obviously everyone had to be cool with it eventually, but do you know what Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy had going through their heads when a mildly emo, 14yo Chris rolled in with a deeply anxiety-ridden Martin?

This is kinda the awkward phase of the team's relationship where they know Martin is struggling, but he's not willing to let them help just yet.

The second Chris finds out about the Tortuga it becomes his life-mission to convince Martin to let him go on the trip (it will not be difficult at all to convince him)

Martin is just hesitant because he wants to make sure he's not being selfish in his decision to join the team. Of course Chris wants to go too, but Martin is trying to think of his best interest.

Of course, he eventually realizes that the team genuinely cares about them and he's willing to let them help out with Chris, and then the found-family can commence!!!

[sergle]

anyway here's some beeper pics and video

[biowho]

Is anyone else afraid?