Caribbean King Crabs Could Save Florida Keys Coral
A study by Florida International University showed that increasing the abundance of the Caribbean king crab, found in Florida waters and throughout the Caribbean, can reduce algae overgrowth and help restore the natural balance, improve coral health overall.

Caribbean king crabs are very efficient at removing seaweed from coral reefs because they eat all kinds of algae. Too much algae can kill corals because they block out the light. COURTESY OF A. SPADARO
‘Reef goats’: Seaweed-loving giant crabs could help save corals in the Florida Keys
Miami Herald
Be the first to comment!