Deap-Sea Spider Crabs on Axial Seamount

Posted on June 8, 2011

This video from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute shows a group of deep-sea sider crabs eating a dead jelly that has sunk to to the seafloor. The video was taken on Axial Seamount, an active underwater volcano over 5,000 feet below the ocean surface. The deep-sea spider crabs are typically found near hydrothermal vents. They like to prey on tubeworms, clams, and other mollusks. Take a look:

More from Science Space & Robots

  • Boston Dynamics Teases New Electric Atlas Humanoid Robot


  • Researchers Observe Many New Species on Seamounts Off Chile Coast


  • CSU Researchers Forecast Extremely Active Atlantic Hurricane Season


  • Hyundai Motor and Kia Unveil DAL-e Delivery Robot


  • H5N1 Discovered at Texas Egg Facility



    • Latest Tech Products

  • Apple Mac Mini with M4 Chip

  • Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro