Ocypode convexa commonly known as the golden ghost crab in endemic to the west coast of Australia. Image supplied: Dr Casper Avenant, Edith Cowan University. Research by Edith Cowan University and ...

Ghost crabs, notably species within the genus Ocypode, are emblematic inhabitants of sandy beach ecosystems across tropical and subtropical regions. Their burrowing behaviour, ease of detection ...

Furthermore, driving any type of vehicle on the beach, gathering tufted ghost crabs (Ocypode cursor) – which is also protected – polluting or lighting any kind of fire is also prohibited.

Longevity information was collected from 219 literature sources for 244 decapod crustaceans, representing 1.7% of species, 4.8% of genera and 30% of families. Reliable methods of age determination ...

Hawaiian Monk Seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi). Image by N3kt0n, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. The vast waters ...

Research by Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has put a ...

Research by Edith Cowan University and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has put a spotlight on the feeding frenzy that newly hatched turtles face. Trapped and ...