Scuba diving with crustaceans is always exciting, but there are some specific species divers seek out throughout the world. Mantis shrimp are a photographer’s dream; you can dive with the illusive mantis shrimp in tropical regions of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Some divers search year-round for areas where they can spot special species, such as the delicate arrow crab in the Caribbean or the hairy squad lobster on large barrel sponges in Indonesia. Others search South Australia for fascinating crab species, such as the world’s largest crab, the Tasmanian giant crab. Click here to learn more about where you can dive with different types of crustaceans around the world.
Animals in this category
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Total number of species approx.: 3400
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 60
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 55
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 7000
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 20
