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Why are Juvenile Crabs Hitching Rides on Sea Pigs?

Why are Juvenile Crabs Hitching Rides on Sea Pigs?

by Yasemin Saplakoglu | Jan 3, 2017 | Ocean

On the muddy grounds of the deep ocean, sea cucumbers are playing nanny to young king crabs. But are they being compensated?’ These sea cucumbers, commonly known as sea pigs, are bottom-dwelling creatures that look like grapefruit jelly with legs and could fit...
Painting a Story for California’s Wildlife, One Decision at a Time

Painting a Story for California’s Wildlife, One Decision at a Time

by Yasemin Saplakoglu | Nov 21, 2016 | Posts

She stood at the fire line, waiting. The sky blurred just above the hill, introducing the arrival of the flames. Crackling patches of yellow and red crept their way down the hill toward her. She heard an ensemble of croaking. A bunch of fast-moving black dots, soon...

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