During these months, as many as 100 million red crabs scuttle into every crevice of the island. Roads are closed to provide a safe passage for the crabs. They can even find their way into homes ...

New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, ...

Researchers recently found that the species should be split into six, maybe even seven, genetically distinct groups.

A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet ...

Christmas Island, an Australian island in the Indian Ocean, is home to one of the world's coolest natural wonders: the Christmas Island red crab migration. Every year, the island's ~50 million ...

The blue crab species Discoplax celeste is only found on Christmas Island. It is one of more than 20 species of land crab on the island. With more than 150 million red crabs on Christmas Island ...

NOAA's video of a juvenile king crab, found during a Gulf of Mexico operation, went viral for its unique appearance. Researchers say the crab hitched a ride from 3,477 feet deep, inspiring fan art ...