Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Decorator crabs are as fascinating as their name suggests. These clever animals are experts at blending into their surroundings. While there are different species of decorator crabs all over the world, they all share the same quirky trait of decorating their shells with pieces of seaweed, rocks and even other small animals like corals and sponges. Learn more about some of the amazing animals that call Canada's oceans home at: oceana.ca/en/marine-life.
Decorator crabs are as fascinating as their name suggests. These clever animals are experts at blending into their surroundings. While there are different species of decorator crabs all over the world, they all share the same quirky trait of decorating their shells with pieces of seaweed, rocks and even other small animals like corals and sponges. Learn more about some of the amazing animals that call Canada's oceans home at: oceana.ca/en/marine-life.
