What is a hermit crab? There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species ...

Hermit crabs have evolved sophisticated social strategies to exchange resources so that everyone benefits ...

If you have ever looked closely into a rockpool along the U.K. coastline, you may have been lucky enough to find a tiny ...

Most hermit crabs you see are slowly suffocating to death," explains Porter. Native to the tropics and the Caribbean, Porter has no way to release them into the wild.

Florida Marine Research supplies crabs to various beach shops, including Eagles Beachwear. Manger said the hermit crabs he sells are caught in Central America near the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.

A beautiful new species of hermit crab discovered near the island of Bonaire is a helpful reminder of the planet’s endless secrets.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A nearly-extinct Caribbean reptile is showing signs of a comeback following years of conservation efforts.

Scientists found that plastic pollution is leading hermit crabs to live in human trash instead of natural shells, study said & photos show.

A video showing hermit crabs unexpectedly crawling out of a bag of beach shells has stirred both shock and concern among millions of viewers on TikTok. The video, posted by @ryleeslappey, has ...