March of the Spider Crabs

Every winter about the time of the full moon, an extraordinary event takes place in southern Australia. Thousands of spider crabs march into shallow water gathering together in large groups to moult their shells – one of Nature’s great spectacles! Featuring Pang Quong, highly respected marine naturalist who has been studying these migrations for over four decades. And Smooth rays, who gather to feast on the cavalcade of crabs. © Parer & Parer-Cook Productions. 2022 (18m 27s) #spidercrabs #stingrays #pangquong #moult #migration #predation #marine #portphillipbay #fishermen #victoria #australia #ocean #crustacean #spectacular #invertebrate #temperate #pier #winter