It could have major global impacts. Researchers identify alarming cause of mass sea creature deaths that could worsen: 'A 34% rise in mortality' first appeared on The Cool Down.

"Not just passive components." Scientists discover unexpected allies in fight against major human health risk: 'Until now, we did not know' first appeared on The Cool Down.

A study has focused on a semi-terrestrial crab. Its relationship with plastic may not be as positive as previously thought.

A species of crab has been found to play an "unheralded role" in the breakdown of microplastic particles, according to scientists. The University of Exeter said scientists observed fiddler crabs in a ...

Fiddler crabs are renowned for their elaborate courtship displays, which involve both visual and vibrational signals that play crucial roles in mate attraction and intraspecific communication. Males ...

Australian researchers have found that fiddler crabs build chimneys around their burrows to keep intruders out. Fiddler crabs live on tidal mudflats and lock themselves away in air-filled sealed ...

Learn more about the courtship songs of male fiddler crabs, which communicate important information about their size and their fitness as mates. Humans love to take liberties when we talk about our ...

A robot posing as a tough male crab recently challenged real crabs to a showdown during mating season — and the videos are hilarious. The robot, nicknamed "Wavy Dave," infiltrated fiddler crab (Afruca ...