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  • Deep-sea habitats in New Zealand
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    Deep-sea habitats in New Zealand
    June 11, 2012 - Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: A crab is pictured. Researchers from New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have concluded a deep-sea survey of habitats off the Bay of Plenty in the country's North Island. Surveying seamounts, hydrothermal vents, canyons and the continental slope at depths between 700 and 1,500 metres scientists will use the data to help understand deep-sea biological communities' vulnerability to human activities and assess the ecological risk to one of the world's most diverse and vibrant sea floors. Often these deep-sea species grow and reproduce slowly, and live in only a small area, which makes them more vulnerable to impacts from human activities. (Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

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  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

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  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

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  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

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  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

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  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Mischa Barton
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    Mischa Barton
    12-27-11 Miami, FL

    Troubled actress Mischa Barton enjoys a crab lunch at a restaurant in Miami, FL. Earlier in the day the "OC" star had been soaking up the sun on the beach. She may have gotten a little too much sun though, as she was having difficulty eating the crab.

    NON-EXCLUSIVE PIX by Flynet ©2011
    818-307-4813 Nicolas (FOTO: DUKAS/FLYNET)

    DUKAS/FLYNET

     

  • Ultraviolet undersea life by Louise Murray - Nov 2011
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    Ultraviolet undersea life by Louise Murray - Nov 2011
    No merchandising, advertising or stock.

    Credit must be used.
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Louise Murray / Rex Features (1490686q)
    A porcelain crab feeding inside the safety of its host Pocillopora coral branches, is lit by the bright green fluorescence of the coral.
    Tondoba Bay, Blueheaven holidays,Marsa Alam,Red Sea,Egypt
    Ultraviolet Undersea Life
    A new collection of photographs capture the beauty of underwater life.

    Award-winning photographer Louise Murray has spent the majority of her years travelling the globe documenting awesome scenery and wildlife from every country she has visited.

    During that time she has often dived underwater to photograph marine creatures amongst the coral reef.

    Her latest collection was captured while diving in the dark waters of Tondoba Bay in the Red Sea of Egypt.

    The fluorescent images occur when near an ultraviolet torch.

    Highlights include a giant clam that appears dull under natural light but glows bright red under the blue hue; a pipefish hunting at night glows orange and camouflaged fish made visible by the ultraviolet torch reveal their florescent green pigment making them known to their prey.

    In comparison to the muted browns, golds, pinks and blues of a coral reef during the daytime "it looks like Oxford Street at Christmas," says Louise.

    The wildlife photographer uses a powerful blue light to stimulate photosensitive pigments in the marine life, which then emit fluorescent colours.

    Louise explains: "Almost all these photographs were shot after dark as the sunlight masks the colours.

    "The stronger the light the better the results, I have to filter my camera and eyes with a yellow mask so the true colours are revealed.

    "It can be very exciting when I find a new kind of fish or crab that glows orange, yellow or red, as they are extremely rare."

    Louise first started capturing the fluorescent colours of ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VFEEJWDVE

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  • Ultraviolet undersea life by Louise Murray - Nov 2011
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    Ultraviolet undersea life by Louise Murray - Nov 2011
    No merchandising, advertising or stock.

    Credit must be used.
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Louise Murray / Rex Features (1490686f)
    Reef hermit crab, Dardanus lagopodes fluoresces orange and green, while its home shell is orange. Perched on top of Pocillopora coral.
    Tondoba Bay, Blueheaven holidays,Marsa Alam,Red Sea,Egypt
    Ultraviolet Undersea Life
    A new collection of photographs capture the beauty of underwater life.

    Award-winning photographer Louise Murray has spent the majority of her years travelling the globe documenting awesome scenery and wildlife from every country she has visited.

    During that time she has often dived underwater to photograph marine creatures amongst the coral reef.

    Her latest collection was captured while diving in the dark waters of Tondoba Bay in the Red Sea of Egypt.

    The fluorescent images occur when near an ultraviolet torch.

    Highlights include a giant clam that appears dull under natural light but glows bright red under the blue hue; a pipefish hunting at night glows orange and camouflaged fish made visible by the ultraviolet torch reveal their florescent green pigment making them known to their prey.

    In comparison to the muted browns, golds, pinks and blues of a coral reef during the daytime "it looks like Oxford Street at Christmas," says Louise.

    The wildlife photographer uses a powerful blue light to stimulate photosensitive pigments in the marine life, which then emit fluorescent colours.

    Louise explains: "Almost all these photographs were shot after dark as the sunlight masks the colours.

    "The stronger the light the better the results, I have to filter my camera and eyes with a yellow mask so the true colours are revealed.

    "It can be very exciting when I find a new kind of fish or crab that glows orange, yellow or red, as they are extremely rare."

    Louise first started capturing the fluorescent colours of ma...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VFEEJWDVE

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    Editorial Use Only. No stock, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351l)
    A sea otter surfaces with two crabs it has found underwater
    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/e4os

    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away."
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    Editorial Use Only. No stock, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351m)
    A sea otter chews on the leg of a crab while the rest of the crab lies upside down on the otters stomach
    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/e4os

    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away."
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    Editorial Use Only. No stock, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351o)
    A sea otter opens it mouth wide so it can bite down on the legs of the crab
    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/e4os

    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away."
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    Editorial Use Only. No stock, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351n)
    A sea otter eyes his lunch, one of two crabs it was able to retrieve underwater in its last dive
    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/e4os

    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away."
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    Editorial Use Only. No stock, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351j)
    A sea otter bites down on the legs of a crab. He wasn't able to pull the legs off this time as the otter's paws slipped off the body of the crab, leaving it hanging from the otter's mouth.
    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
    FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/e4os

    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away."
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351h)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


    MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray


    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VNJBSFMBS (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351d)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


    MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray


    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VNJBSFMBS (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351e)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


    MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray


    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VNJBSFMBS (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351i)
    This sea otter looks like it ate something it didn't like; he's wincing and sticking it tongue out at the same time. The otter has a crab its paws. Detail
    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the...
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  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351g)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


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    Story: Dean Murray


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  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351f)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


    MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray


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  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351c)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


    MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray


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  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351b)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


    MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray


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  • Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
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    Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351a)

    Urgh, Too Pinchy! Otter Tackles Crab Lunch
    Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.

    This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.

    But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.

    Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).

    Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.

    "It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.

    "Unlike with mussels and clams, where sea otters typically use tools such as rocks to break open the shells to get to the meat inside, this sea otter was using only its paws and teeth with the crab.

    "It would also rip the top shell of the crab off, using its paws to hold onto the crab's body and teeth to grab onto the top shell. Once this was done, it would have access to the meat inside the body.

    "If the otter came up with two crabs, it would float on its back and place one of the crabs on its stomach while dining on the other crab. Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away.

    "Once, a crab was able to right himself and started to crawl back into the water. But just before it reached the edge of the otter's stomach towards freedom, the otter scooped the crab back upside down and kept it from escaping."


    MUST CREDIT: Michael Yang/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray


    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VNJBSFMBS (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • New species of sea creature discovered off the coast of Norfolk, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
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    New species of sea creature discovered off the coast of Norfolk, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features (1468276j)
    A Velvet Swimming Crab, A new species of sea creature never before seen anywhere else has been discovered on the world's longest underwater chalk reef off the coast of Norfolk.
    Amateur divers were amazed to find masses of the bright Purple Sponge when they carried out their first in-depth survey of the 20-mile reef, which is teaming with colourful, fish, plants and wildlife.
    They initially thought it was a Mediterranean species, which had found its way to British waters but incredibly it has now been identified as new to science.
    The purple sponge, which has not yet been named and feeds on small particles in the water, covers hundreds of rocks on the reef, which lies just half a mile from the shore of Sheringham on the north Norfolk coast.
    The creature, which adopts the shape of whatever it covers, was identified by Dr Claire Goodwin, of the National Museums of Northern Ireland.
    New Sea Creature Found Off Coast Of Norfolk
    A new species of sea creature, which has never been seen anywhere else before, has been discovered on the world's longest underwater chalk reef - off the coast of NORFOLK.

    Amateur divers were amazed to find masses of the bright PURPLE SPONGE when they carried out their first in-depth survey of the 20-mile reef, which is teaming with colourful, fish, plants and wildlife.

    They initially thought it was a Mediterranean species, which had found its way to British waters but incredibly it has now been identified as new to science.

    The purple sponge, which has not yet been named and feeds on small particles in the water, covers hundreds of rocks on the reef, which lies just half a mile from the shore of Sheringham on the north Norfolk coast.

    The creature, which adopts the shape of whatever it covers, was identified by Dr Claire Goodwin, of National Museums Northern Ireland.

    It will be s...
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  • New species of sea creature discovered off the coast of Norfolk, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
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    New species of sea creature discovered off the coast of Norfolk, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features (1468276h)
    A Hermit Crab, A new species of sea creature never before seen anywhere else has been discovered on the world's longest underwater chalk reef off the coast of Norfolk.
    Amateur divers were amazed to find masses of the bright Purple Sponge when they carried out their first in-depth survey of the 20-mile reef, which is teaming with colourful, fish, plants and wildlife.
    They initially thought it was a Mediterranean species, which had found its way to British waters but incredibly it has now been identified as new to science.
    The purple sponge, which has not yet been named and feeds on small particles in the water, covers hundreds of rocks on the reef, which lies just half a mile from the shore of Sheringham on the north Norfolk coast.
    The creature, which adopts the shape of whatever it covers, was identified by Dr Claire Goodwin, of the National Museums of Northern Ireland.
    New Sea Creature Found Off Coast Of Norfolk
    A new species of sea creature, which has never been seen anywhere else before, has been discovered on the world's longest underwater chalk reef - off the coast of NORFOLK.

    Amateur divers were amazed to find masses of the bright PURPLE SPONGE when they carried out their first in-depth survey of the 20-mile reef, which is teaming with colourful, fish, plants and wildlife.

    They initially thought it was a Mediterranean species, which had found its way to British waters but incredibly it has now been identified as new to science.

    The purple sponge, which has not yet been named and feeds on small particles in the water, covers hundreds of rocks on the reef, which lies just half a mile from the shore of Sheringham on the north Norfolk coast.

    The creature, which adopts the shape of whatever it covers, was identified by Dr Claire Goodwin, of National Museums Northern Ireland.

    It will be shown for ...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VBJKGQZCK

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  • Underwater fluorescent photographs by Alex Mustard - 19 Aug 2011
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    Underwater fluorescent photographs by Alex Mustard - 19 Aug 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Alex Mustard/Solent News / Rex Features (1448620e)

    Underwater Electric Light Show
    These underwater corals look stunning as they emit a fluorescent glow of green, orange and purple.

    The colours radiate from the coral in the same way a UV light bounces off bright clothing in a nightclub.

    British photographer Alex Mustard, 36, snapped the glowing corals, worms, anemone and crabs while diving in the Red Sea and the Caribbean.

    He took the pictures at night and used a standard camera fitted with a blue flash, which triggers the fluorescent reaction.

    The exact reason why the corals fluoresce is a mystery but it is thought the fluorescent pigment acts like a sun screen.

    Alex, from Southampton, Hants, said: "The Red Sea and the Caribbean both have healthy and rich coral reefs.

    "For these types of images you want to photograph where there are lots of species of corals as some glow with fluorescence and some do not.

    "What is amazing is that you don't know what you will get until you see the pictures.

    "Some corals glow strongly, while others do not.

    "It is only when you take the picture and the blue flashes go off that you know if the coral is a performer.

    "The pictures are taken with a normal camera and the colours are those that the camera recorded. They are not adjusted on a computer.

    "I fitted filters to my flashes so they produce only deep blue light.

    "This excites the fluorescence response in the corals, which then give out the greens, oranges and yellows you see in the images.

    "The effect is the same as when bright colours in your clothes show up under the UV light in a disco or nightclub."

    He added: "Corals are important creatures, which build the reefs that support whole ecosystems.

    "They are under threat from rising sea temperatures and increasingly acidic seas.

    "But they are not always the most e...
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  • Crab nicknamed 'Predator' to to resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger film villain, Southsea, Hampshire, Britain - 23 Aug 2011
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    Crab nicknamed 'Predator' to to resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger film villain, Southsea, Hampshire, Britain - 23 Aug 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1431804e )

    'Predator' Crab Caught By Startled Fishermen
    This bizarre looking crab has been dubbed 'Predator' due to its uncanny resemblance to the villain from the famous Arnold Schwarzenegger film.

    The unusual crustacean was hauled up in the nets of a shocked fisherman who then gave it to an aquarium.

    Staff at the Blue Reef Aquarium, in Southsea, Hants, were stunned by the likeness of the rare sponge crab to the alien from the 1987 movie, Predator.

    Blue Reef (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Crab nicknamed 'Predator' to to resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger film villain, Southsea, Hampshire, Britain - 23 Aug 2011
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    Crab nicknamed 'Predator' to to resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger film villain, Southsea, Hampshire, Britain - 23 Aug 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1431804b )

    'Predator' Crab Caught By Startled Fishermen
    This bizarre looking crab has been dubbed 'Predator' due to its uncanny resemblance to the villain from the famous Arnold Schwarzenegger film.

    The unusual crustacean was hauled up in the nets of a shocked fisherman who then gave it to an aquarium.

    Staff at the Blue Reef Aquarium, in Southsea, Hants, were stunned by the likeness of the rare sponge crab to the alien from the 1987 movie, Predator.

    Blue Reef (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Crab nicknamed 'Predator' to to resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger film villain, Southsea, Hampshire, Britain - 23 Aug 2011
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    Crab nicknamed 'Predator' to to resemblance to Arnold Schwarzenegger film villain, Southsea, Hampshire, Britain - 23 Aug 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1431804c )

    'Predator' Crab Caught By Startled Fishermen
    This bizarre looking crab has been dubbed 'Predator' due to its uncanny resemblance to the villain from the famous Arnold Schwarzenegger film.

    The unusual crustacean was hauled up in the nets of a shocked fisherman who then gave it to an aquarium.

    Staff at the Blue Reef Aquarium, in Southsea, Hants, were stunned by the likeness of the rare sponge crab to the alien from the 1987 movie, Predator.

    Blue Reef (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Danish Royals summer tour of northern Denmark, visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium, Denmark - 25 Aug 2011
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    Danish Royals summer tour of northern Denmark, visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium, Denmark - 25 Aug 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke / Rex Features ( 1429884af )
    Crown Princess Mary picking up a crab from the touching pool
    Danish Royals summer tour of northern Denmark, visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium, Denmark - 25 Aug 2011
    Crown Princess Mary Crown Prince Frederik visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium where Mary picked up a crab in a touching pool and Prince Frederik went diving in the aquarium and fed the fish he then Kissed Princess Mary through the glass
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Danish Royals summer tour of northern Denmark, visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium, Denmark - 25 Aug 2011
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    Danish Royals summer tour of northern Denmark, visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium, Denmark - 25 Aug 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Rooke / Rex Features ( 1429884ad )
    Crown Princess Mary picking up a crab from the touching pool
    Danish Royals summer tour of northern Denmark, visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium, Denmark - 25 Aug 2011
    Crown Princess Mary Crown Prince Frederik visiting The Nordsoen Aquarium where Mary picked up a crab in a touching pool and Prince Frederik went diving in the aquarium and fed the fish he then Kissed Princess Mary through the glass
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Insect Lab by Mike Libby, America - Jan 2011
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    Insect Lab by Mike Libby, America - Jan 2011
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    Crab
    Clockwork Creepy Crawlies
    Anyone swatting these bugs may be in for a surprise - the creepy crawlies are filled with clockwork innards.

    US-based artist Mike Libby customises real insects and creatures with antique watch parts and electronic components to create new hybrid species.

    His 2011 range of beasties includes beetles, butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and even a fearsome-looking cyborg crab.

    Mike's inspiration for what he calls the Insect Lab came when he found a deceased bug in his garden.

    "One day I found a dead intact beetle," he explains. "I then located an old wristwatch, thinking of how the beetle also operated and looked like a little mechanical device and so decided to combine the two.

    "After some time dissecting the beetle and outfitting it with watch parts and gears, I had a convincing little cybernetic sculpture. I soon made many more with other found insects and have been exploring and developing the theme ever since."

    Mike, 34, has created specimens in many shapes, sizes and colours, with each insect adorned differently to make it truly unique. He even creates insects to order from his Portland studio and was recently requested to make three clockwork scorpions by a New York stockbroker.

    "I get the insects through scientific dealers who provide high quality specimens from all around the world; from Africa, China, New Guinea, Brazil and more," he says. "Though I do salvage insects that I find right at hand, the occasional bumblebee or dragonfly. Also, people are welcome to send me specimens of their own for a piece."

    As for the mechanical ingredients he uses parts "mostly from antique pocketwatches and wristwatches" and tries to use almost every component "from the swipe hands and screws to the gears and springs".

    Each piece takes between 10 and 40...
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  • Charles and Camilla In Devon
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    Charles and Camilla In Devon
    11th July 2011. Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall visit Salcombe, South Devon.
    There they visited the harbour and met local traders and residents. His Royal Highness took a boat to Batson to mark the 50th anniversary of the designation of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, met local crab fisherman and visited a boat builders yard.
    Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-137 (FOTO: DUKAS/GOFF)

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  • Charles and Camilla In Devon
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    Charles and Camilla In Devon
    11th July 2011. Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall visit Salcombe, South Devon.
    There they visited the harbour and met local traders and residents. His Royal Highness took a boat to Batson to mark the 50th anniversary of the designation of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, met local crab fisherman and visited a boat builders yard.
    Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-137 (FOTO: DUKAS/GOFF)

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  • Charles and Camilla In Devon
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    Charles and Camilla In Devon
    11th July 2011. Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall visit Salcombe, South Devon.
    There they visited the harbour and met local traders and residents. His Royal Highness took a boat to Batson to mark the 50th anniversary of the designation of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, met local crab fisherman and visited a boat builders yard.
    Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-137 (FOTO: DUKAS/GOFF)

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  • Charles and Camilla In Devon
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    Charles and Camilla In Devon
    11th July 2011. Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall visit Salcombe, South Devon.
    There they visited the harbour and met local traders and residents. His Royal Highness took a boat to Batson to mark the 50th anniversary of the designation of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, met local crab fisherman and visited a boat builders yard.
    Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-137 (FOTO: DUKAS/GOFF)

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  • Charles and Camilla In Devon
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    Charles and Camilla In Devon
    11th July 2011. Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall visit Salcombe, South Devon.
    There they visited the harbour and met local traders and residents. His Royal Highness took a boat to Batson to mark the 50th anniversary of the designation of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, met local crab fisherman and visited a boat builders yard.
    Credit: GoffPhotos.com Ref: KGC-137 (FOTO: DUKAS/GOFF)

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  • Marine Life in South Georgia - May 2011
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    Marine Life in South Georgia - May 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features ( 1331332l )
    A STONE CRAB (Neolithodes diomedeae ), These weird and wonderful sea creatures are among thousands of rare species living around South Georgia, which has been revealed as the richest area for marine life in the Southern Ocean, according to a new study.
    The first in-depth study of sea creatures around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia shows the region is richer in biodiversity than even more tropical sites, such as the Galapagos Islands.
    Icefish, stone crabs, giant Antarctic sea spiders, which grow up to 30cm from tip to tip, sea urchins and free-swimming worms, are just some of the species recorded in the study by scientists at the British Antarctic Survey.
    Specimens were collected from scientific cruises and by scuba divers from the seas around South Georgia, famous for great polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition.
    Marine Life in South Georgia - May 2011
    These weird and wonderful sea creatures are among thousands of rare species living around South Georgia, which has been revealed as the richest area for marine life in the Southern Ocean, according to a new study.

    The first in-depth study of sea creatures around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia shows the region is richer in biodiversity than even more tropical sites, such as the Galapagos Islands.

    Icefish, stone crabs, giant Antarctic sea spiders, which grow up to 30cm from tip to tip, sea urchins and free-swimming worms, are just some of the species recorded in the study by scientists at the British Antarctic Survey.

    Specimens were collected from scientific cruises and by scuba divers from the seas around South Georgia, famous for great polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition.

    "South Georgia has been looked at for more than 100 years but the data has never all been pulled together," said study author Oliver Hog...
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  • Heston Blumenthal
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    Heston Blumenthal
    Heston Blumenthal is an English chef and owner of The Fat Duck, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Bray, Berkshire voted Best Restaurant in the UK. Blumenthal is famous for his scientific approach and has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cooking.

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  • Heston Blumenthal
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    Heston Blumenthal
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    Heston Blumenthal
    Heston Blumenthal is an English chef and owner of The Fat Duck, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Bray, Berkshire voted Best Restaurant in the UK. Blumenthal is famous for his scientific approach and has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cooking.

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    Heston Blumenthal
    Heston Blumenthal is an English chef and owner of The Fat Duck, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Bray, Berkshire voted Best Restaurant in the UK. Blumenthal is famous for his scientific approach and has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cooking.

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