Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island's red crabs

Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island's iconic red crabs

A new study has investigated one aspect of how the future environmental conditions created by the changing global climate might affect earliest development within Christmas Island's red crab population.

Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island's red crabs

The annual migration of Christmas Island's red crabs—where millions of creatures cover its beaches as they make their way from land to sea—is a true natural spectacle.

Research Investigates Impact of Climate Change on the Iconic Red Crabs of

The stunning annual migration of Christmas Island’s red crabs, one of nature’s most remarkable spectacles, has drawn attention from researchers worldwide. These crabs, approximately 120 million strong, embark on a perilous journey from their terrestrial habitats to the ocean, creating an overwhelming scene along the island’s picturesque beaches. Scientists are drawn to this unique phenomenon, but there are growing concerns about how climate chan…

Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island’s red crabs

University of Plymouth news: Research carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from our Marine Biology course has provided new insights into the physiology of an iconic species.