Cutie Crabbies

Ghost crabs are named as such for good reason. If you’ve already seen one then you know what I mean. Indeed, these magnificent crustaceans are resilient even outside of the water and are among the few marine species that stroll around the beach, particularly at night. Their color is an effective defense mechanism to a certain degree.

These crabs are relatively small and almost translucent with a certain degree of pink and yellow spots, so it is easy for them to camouflage against the sand. You can only catch a quick glimpse of these crabs since they are fast-moving as they run across the sand, then immediately disappear into a burrow. If you are lucky to see one up close, you will notice their eyes are on the end of long stalks.