Talk about catch of the day! Nothing makes us team happier than an unusually colored lobster. From Banana to Bowie, these colorful rare crustaceans give us an extraordinary insight into both the colors it’s possible for a lobster to be and the genetic mutations that cause these rare color morphs to happen. The latest lobster to join the gang is an incredibly rare “cotton … [Read more...] about Incredibly Rare “Cotton Candy” Lobster Is A 1-In-100-Million Discovery
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Man Catches ‘One in Two Million’ Blue Lobster, and Throws It Back Into the Water
A fisherman from Portland, Maine, recently caught a stunningly rare blue lobster before releasing it back into the ocean. The crustacean’s vibrant blue shell is the result of a genetic mutation that causes the lobster to produce an excess of a specific protein, giving its shell its extraordinary color. The rare catch was reported by tech entrepreneur Lars-Johan Larsson, … [Read more...] about Man Catches ‘One in Two Million’ Blue Lobster, and Throws It Back Into the Water
Heliconia Rostrata: The Enchanting Beauty of Hanging Lobster Claw Flowers
Heliconia rostrata, commonly known as the hanging lobster claw or false bird of paradise, is an extraordinary herbaceous perennial plant that captivates with its unique and enchanting downward-facing flowers. This tropical beauty is a member of the Heliconiaceae family and is native to the lush rainforests of Central and South America. With its stunning and flamboyant … [Read more...] about Heliconia Rostrata: The Enchanting Beauty of Hanging Lobster Claw Flowers
The Discovery of a Lobster With a Pepsi Logo Printed on its Claw Highlights The State of Our Polluted Oceans
A fisherman in New Brunswick, Canada, discovered an odd lobster with part of the Pepsi logo tattooed on its claw. The lobster image emphasizes the quantity of garbage humans throw into the oceans. It's unclear how the branding got on the lobster. "I'm not sure how he put it on," said Karissa Lindstrand, a lobster fisherman who shot the photo. "It appeared to be more of a … [Read more...] about The Discovery of a Lobster With a Pepsi Logo Printed on its Claw Highlights The State of Our Polluted Oceans