Explore Belize Lighthouse Reef: Conservation, Adventure, and ResearchLighthouse Reef Research RepositoryToday we were exploring high ground about 60 feet from the water’s edge and came upon a fresh molt from a land crab. As with all crustaceans, land crabs must molt as they grow, so they shed their old shell. While their new shell hardens, they are very vulnerable. This molt was still pliable, and […]
One of the first animals to greet you at Lr3 is the land crab. You might not know they’ve said hello because they scamper back into their hole as soon as you approach, but the network of their dens can be easily seen. Ranging in size from coin sized to small cat, colors from fluorescent […]
On this special day, we watched dozens of crabs emerge throughout the day and head towards the beach together. They migrate between their burrows and the coastline, especially during the breeding season, which starts in June. It was surreal to see them confidently strolling by not paying any attention to us.