Little is known about this iconic, massive gathering of giant spider #crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) in Port Phillip Bay, #australia Very few studies have been published on this phenomenon and these Australian natives in general, leaving many questions unanswered to why they gather, how many there are, and how they live their lives. Scientists have observed crabs molting during this aggregation and suggest that they do so in such large numbers to help protect them when they are soft and vulnerable to predators after a molt. To better understand them, scientists started a citizen science project called, Spider Crab Watch. If you see a giant spider crab you can document your sighting, adding it to a live database. You can also help build out this database from land by classifying some of the thousands of images they have taken. #marinebiology #science #sciencefacts #ocean #citizenscience #waterlust #ecology

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Old Ironsides vs Her Contemporaries #sailing #boat #shorts

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Rate this passagemaker from 1–10 ⚓ and tell us where you’d cruise full-time! Kadey-Krogen Krogen 50 Open © Kadey-Krogen Yachts Length: 52 ft 9 in (16.12 m) Beam: 17 ft 5 in (5.31 m) Draft: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Displacement: approx. 68,000 lb (30,844 kg) Top Speed: 9.4 knots or 10.8 mph (17.4 km/h) Cruising Speed: 8 knots or 9.2 mph (14.8 km/h) Range: up to 3,000 nautical miles or 3,452 miles (5,556 km) Price: approx. US$ 1.5 Million Built for serious bluewater cruising, the Krogen 50 Open is a long-range trawler with a modern twist—an open layout from pilothouse to salon. It offers a full-beam master stateroom, guest cabin, and optional third stateroom, plus a stand-up engine room powered by a single 230 HP John Deere diesel. With nearly 1,240 gallons of fuel and a seaworthy full-displacement hull, this yacht is ready to cross oceans. Its thoughtful design includes a Portuguese bridge, covered side decks, and enough storage to live aboard for months. Current pricing starts around US$ 1.5 Million. #Krogen50Open #TrawlerYacht #LiveaboardYacht #PassagemakerLife #Shorts

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Yacare au mouillage de Tavira, avant le départ pour le Maroc - Captain recoud les voiles

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