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The granulated moon turban (Lunella granulata) is a popular food source on Okinawa. The hermit crabs are often found using these shells as a protective home. learn more at . www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature.

 

#yadokari #seashell #turboshell #mts4n #millercrabproject #okinawa @lightandmotiondive #sharemydremel @dremel

"Crabs with beach trash homes" by Shawn Miller. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

A Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus )

Using a plastic twist cap from a sports gel pack as a protective home.

Location: Gala -Yomitan ,Okinawa

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

  

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

Blueberry hermit crab living in an ideal mobile home (Coenobita purpurseus)

Location: Okinawa-Japan

Kouri Island + bridge

 

" Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller "

 

Photography by Shawn M Miller

* Learn more about the nature of Okinawa -

okinawanaturephotography.com

 

Equipment -Canon 70D

Tokina 10-17mm lens

- 1 canon flash

Ryukyu Land hermit crab

(Coenobita cavipes)

Designated as a protected species

Okinawa, Japan

 

Canon 80D / canon flash

Tokina 10-17mm

Light&Motion Stella 2000 light

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

The blueberry hermit crab

Made the switch into shell MTS4N #257 C

 

Help me Make the difference

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

Please help me by supporting my hermit crab conservation project: okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

"Crabs with beach trash homes" by Shawn Miller. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

A Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus )

Using a plastic cap as a protective home.

Location: Northern, Okinawa

 

looks like a car shift knob -AKA Shifty

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

*We found eight Crabs with plastic shelters

08-30-2020

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

Meet elbow

 

"Crabs with beach trash homes" by Shawn Miller.

 

This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

A large land hermit crab (Coenobita cavipes )

Using a plastic PVC 90 degree elbow as a protective home.

Location: Yomitan, Okinawa .

 

The land hermit crab made the switch into a tapestry shell. Hermit crabs do not prefer plastic they are just adapting with what is available.

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

-Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

AFN Featured Photographer Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

  

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

 

Canon EOS 70D

EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

canon flash on camera /Light & Motion Stella 2000

Blueberry hermit crab living in an ideal mobile home (Coenobita purpurseus)

 

Stay hotel- feeding on papaya

Yagaji Island, Okinawa

Canon 70D /

Tokina 10-17mm lens

 

Photography by Shawn M Miller

* Learn more about the nature of Okinawa -

okinawanaturephotography.com

The Horn-eyed ghost crab (ocypode ceratophthalmus) feeding on a blueberry hermit crab.

Found: night dwelling in northern, Okinawa.

 

Canon EOS 80D canon flash

EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Light&Motion gobe 700 focus light

Carving 4 Nature - #mts4n 306

 

Check out Deep Blue Diving on Facebook. www.facebook.com/DiveOkinawa/

 

Thank you 🙏 for the support and keep up the great work. Carving names and taking trash.

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

 

- Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

#plasticfreejuly #ecofriendly #millercrabproject #mts4n #hermitcrab #deepblue

Hermit Crab Claw Closeup

Meet Harry

 

Mission /// To Protect & Preserve The Wildlife of The Ryukyu Islands for Further Generations

- Help Me Make The Difference -

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

  

These shells with go to a great cause.

- Trading plastic for shells -

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

Turbo argyrostoma - Shell name: Silver mouth turbo shell

 

Thank you Tony D for your kind donations -

Thank you JSK Marine sports for your support. #mts4n #260 JSK. Check them out on Facebook for all your water-sport needs www.facebook.com/JSKMarineSports

 

Carving names and taking trash.

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

 

- Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

#millercrabproject #yıksm #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #cruatacean #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #mts4n260

 

Common name: Tawny hermit crab or crying land hermit.

(Coenobita rugosus )

Using a murex shell as a protective home.

Location: Northern Okinawa

 

Characteristics:

The eyes are elongated, and the stalks have a dark patch on the front surface and a dark band behind them.

Large claw–stitch marks, two dark patches separated with a white band

Coloring – varies, primarily gray. and sometimes pink

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural monument.

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

"Crabs with beach trash homes" by Shawn Miller. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

A land hermit crab (Coenobita rugosus )

Using a plastic cap as a protective home.

Location: Northern, Okinawa

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

  

*We found eight Crabs with plastic shelters this night!

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

A land hermit crab (Coenobita rugosus )

Using a natural shell as a protective home.

Location: Northern, Okinawa

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-

Miller Crab Project -

- Giving crabs a better option

 

These shells will go to a greater cause.

Trading plastic for shells - If you would like to donate any native shells for the project please let me know.

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

Learn more about this project @ okinawanaturephotography.com/hermit-crabs-living-in-plast...

Thank you all for your kind donations #millercrabproject #hermitcrab #hermitcrabs #hermitcrabsofinstagram #conservation #oceanconservation #maketheswitch4nature #mts4n #seashell

 

Apple iPhone 8

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

Thank you ARH for your support, welcome to the MTS4N team

- Your shell: MTS4N #357 ARH -

 

Mission: To Protect & Preserve The Wildlife of The Ryukyu Islands for Further Generations

- Help Me Make The Difference -

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

  

"Okinawa Coastal Forest Protection Project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari #bekindtoothers

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Meet: Twisty

The Blueberry hermit crab adapting with our waste.

Made the switch into shell Chura Mura MTS4N #309 sm

 

Interested in supporting my hermit crab conservation project .: okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

Do you have any seashells collecting dust at home? if so, consider donating them to the #MTS4N Project

  

These shells are not collectibles, do not take them.

Hermit crabs are a national living monument species of Japan. It is against the law to collect them. Take photos only!

Help me Make the difference

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari

A red eyed land hermit crab ( Coenobita cavipes) living in a craft shell from the Philippines

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Meet - zerocare

The blueberry hermit crab adapting with our waste.

Made the switch into shell MTS4N #282 zerocare

 

Please help me by supporting my hermit crab conservation project: okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

These shells are not collectibles, do not take them.

Hermit crabs are a national living monument species of Japan. It is against the law to collect them. Take photos only!

 

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

These shells are not collectibles, do not take them.

Hermit crabs are a national living monument species of Japan. It is against the law to collect them. Take photos only!

 

Thank you @tdub_photo 🙏 for your support and generous donation. Check out Trevor’s stunning photography. The art of light- tdubphoto.com/ painting /

 

Your shell: MTS4N #350 THNX 2 SHAWN

 

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

The Blueberry hermit crab

Made the switch into shell SGM MTS4N #307

 

Interested in supporting my hermit crab conservation project .: okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

Do you have any seashells collecting dust at home? if so, consider donating them to the #MTS4N Project

 

These shells are not collectibles, do not take them.

Hermit crabs are a national living monument species of Japan. It is against the law to collect them. Take photos only!

 

Help me Make the difference

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari

The Horn-eyed ghost crab (ocypode ceratophthalmus) feeding on a blueberry hermit crab.

Found: night dwelling in northern, Okinawa.

Carving 4 Nature - #mts4n 300

 

Check out Haisai scuba for trips and diving certifications www.facebook.com/haisaiscuba/

 

Thank you 🙏 for the support and keep up the great work. Carving names and taking trash.

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

 

- Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

#plasticfreejuly #ecofriendly #millercrabproject #mts4n #hermitcrab #zerocare

Blueberry hermit crab living in an ideal mobile home (Coenobita purpurseus)

Location: Okinawa-Japan

 

Canon 70D /

Tokina 10-17mm lens

 

Photography by Shawn M Miller

* Learn more about the nature of Okinawa -

okinawanaturephotography.com

Meet trumpet player

 

"Crabs with beach trash homes" by Shawn Miller.

 

This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

 

A small land hermit crab (Coenobita cavipes )

Using a piece of plastic tubing as a protective home.

Location: Yomitan, Okinawa.

 

The land hermit crab made the switch into a turbo shell ( Miller #51) Hermit crabs do not prefer plastic they are just adapting with what is available.

 

-Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

AFN Featured Photographer Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

 

Canon 70d

Canon 60mm

Canon flash

light and motion stella 2000

  

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

Project: Trading plastic for shells by Shawn Miller

 

Meet - Casey ( Casette gas cap )

 

A Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus)

Using a white plastic cap as a protective home.

Location: Kunigami Village, Okinawa

 

The blueberry hermit crab made the switch into a a donated tapestry turbo shell (Miller #31). Hermit crabs do not prefer plastic they are just adapting with what is available. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

Shell donated by Tony Choi

 

Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic

 

Check out my plastic collection okinawanaturephotography.com/trading-plastic-for-shells-b...

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Canon EOS 70D - Canon flash

Lens: Tokina 10-17mm

Light & Motion SECA Comp 2000 adventure light

 

AFN Featured Photographer about this issue- Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

Blueberry hermit crab living in an ideal mobile home (Coenobita purpurseus)

Location: Okinawa-Japan

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

Canon 80D /

Tokina 10-17mm lens

 

Photography by Shawn M Miller

* Learn more about the nature of Okinawa -

okinawanaturephotography.com

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Meet - Mystic Mac

The blueberry hermit crab adapting with our waste.

Made the switch into shell MTS4N #350 THNX 2 SHAWN

 

Please help me by supporting my hermit crab conservation project: okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

Thank you @tdub_photo 🙏 for your support and generous donation. Check out Trevor’s stunning photography. The art of light- tdubphoto.com/ painting /

 

Help me Make the difference

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

Your shell: MTS4N #350 THNX 2 SHAWN

 

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

 

Meet - Mystic Mac

The blueberry hermit crab adapting with our waste.

Made the switch into shell MTS4N #350 THNX 2 SHAWN

 

Please help me by supporting my hermit crab conservation project: okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

Thank you @tdub_photo 🙏 for your support and generous donation. Check out Trevor’s stunning photography. The art of light- tdubphoto.com/ painting /

 

Your shell: MTS4N #350 THNX 2 SHAWN

Help me Make the difference

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari

 

A land hermit crab (Coenobita cavipes )

Using a Turbo shell as a protective home.

Location: Yomitan, Okinawa .

 

The land hermit crab made the switch into a turbo shell ( Mts4n #30)

 

-Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic. "Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

AFN Featured Photographer Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

Project: Trading plastic for shells by Shawn Miller

 

Meet - PVC Plug

 

A Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus)

Using a beige plastic cap as a protective home.

Location: Kunigami Village, Okinawa

 

The blueberry hermit crab made the switch into a a donated turbo shell (Miller #167). Hermit crabs do not prefer plastic they are just adapting with what is available. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior. Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

Shell donated by Tony Choi

 

Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

Check out my plastic collection okinawanaturephotography.com/trading-plastic-for-shells-b...

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Canon EOS 70D - Canon flash

Lens: Tokina 10-17mm

Light & Motion SECA Comp 2000 adventure light

 

AFN Featured Photographer about this issue- Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

Crabs with beach trash homes by Shawn Miller. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

A Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus )

Using a plastic cap as a protective home.

Location: Northern, Okinawa

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

TEDX OIST talk on subject by Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6FWCyVQcNA

 

*Found twelve Crabs with plastic shelters this night!

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

 

My series has been featured on-

www.businessinsider.com/hermit-crabs-using-trash-as-homes... www.nationalgeographic.nl/galerij/10x-krabben-in-huisjes-...

petapixel.com/2016/08/30/photos-hermit-crabs-beach-trash-...

www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-trash-homes-of-hermit-c...

www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/crabs-are-reso...

www.thedodo.com/hermit-crabs-trash-shells-2001062931.html

www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/oceans-so-polluted-crabs...

www.plethorist.com/crabs-adapt-and-uses-plastic-caps-as-h...

www.dailytelegraph.com.au/technology/science/crabs-living...

www.hypedojo.com/you-wont-believe-what-these-hermit-crabs...

Project: Trading plastic for shells by Shawn Miller

 

Meet - Casey ( Casette gas cap )

 

A Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus)

Using a white plastic cap as a protective home.

Location: Kunigami Village, Okinawa

 

The blueberry hermit crab made the switch into a a donated tapestry turbo shell (Miller #31). Hermit crabs do not prefer plastic they are just adapting with what is available. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

 

Shell donated by Tony Choi

 

Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

Check out my plastic collection okinawanaturephotography.com/trading-plastic-for-shells-b...

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Canon EOS 70D - Canon flash

Lens: Tokina 10-17mm

Light & Motion SECA Comp 2000 adventure light

 

AFN Featured Photographer about this issue- Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

Giving crabs a better option.

- - Project: Trading plastic for shells

 

Thank you Tony D, Tony C, Tony L, Emily B, Mike G, and Ray P for your kind donations. Thank you 🙏 for the support

 

These shells will go to a greater cause. If you would like to donate any native shells for the project-I could really use more tapestry turbans (Turbo petholatus)

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

okinawanaturephotography.com/trading-plastic-for-shells-b...

#millercrabproject #m#maketheswitch4nature #ăƒ€ăƒ‰ă‚«ăƒȘ #hermitcrab #crabswithbeachtrashhomes #crustaceans #conservation #coastalforest #yadokari #ăƒ€ăƒ‰ă‚«ăƒȘ#mts4n #beachcomber

 

A Blueberry hermit crab posing for the shot (Coenobita purpureus ) .

Location: Northern, Okinawa

 

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

Project: Carving 4 Nature by Shawn Miller.

Thank you Gabby for your support, welcome to the MTS4N team

- Your shell: MTS4N #359 GRS check out her amazing photography. www.gabbysalazar.com/index/G00002UlYd_bIYWw

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell? Interested in supporting my conservation project: www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

  

"Okinawa Coastal Forest Protection Project by Shawn Miller"

 

#millercrabproject #hermitcrab #yadokari #seashell #okinawa #hermitcrabs #sharemydremel #carving4nature #mts4n #millercrabproject #taketrashnothomes #yadokari #bekindtoothers #bekindtoothers💕

A land hermit crab (Coenobita cavipes )

Using Conus tulipa as a protective home.

Location: Yomitan, Okinawa .

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

  

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

Project: Trading plastic for shells by Shawn Miller

 

Meet - PVC Plug

 

A Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus)

Using a beige plastic cap as a protective home.

Location: Kunigami Village, Okinawa

 

The blueberry hermit crab made the switch into a a donated turbo shell (Miller #167). Hermit crabs do not prefer plastic they are just adapting with what is available. This is a good example of Adaptive behavior. Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

Shell donated by Tony Choi

 

Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic

 

Check out my plastic collection okinawanaturephotography.com/trading-plastic-for-shells-b...

 

Help Me Make The Difference -

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

Mission: To Protect & Preserve The Wildlife of The Ryukyu Islands for Further Generations

  

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

Canon EOS 70D - Canon flash

Lens: Tokina 10-17mm

Light & Motion SECA Comp 2000 adventure light

 

AFN Featured Photographer about this issue- Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

Miller Crab Project -

- Giving crabs a better option

 

These shells will go to a greater cause.

Trading plastic for shells - If you would like to donate any native shells for the project please let me know.

  

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

Learn more about this project @ okinawanaturephotography.com/hermit-crabs-living-in-plast...

Thank you all for your kind donations

 

Apple iPhone 8

Carving 4 nature by Shawn Miller.

 

What’s your message to the world?

 

🙏 thank you Tony D for your support and generous shell donations . Check out his website tonycoenobita.com/species_eng.htm and learn more about hermit crabs

 

Your shell / Tony Coenobita

“ MTS4N 283

 

These shells are not collectibles, do not take them.

Hermit crabs are a national living monument species of Japan. It is against the law to collect them. Take photos only!

 

The shell will be placed in the coastal forest for hermit crabs in need. Giving Hermit crabs a better tomorrow. Interested in learning more about the Coastal Forest Protection Project:

 

Help me Make the difference

www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

 

okinawanaturephotography.com/carving-4-nature-by-shawn-mi...

 

Do you have any seashells collecting dust at home? if so, consider donating them to the #MTS4N Project

 

Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller

 

#yadokari #turboshells #mts4n #maketheswitch4nature #carving4nature #oceanconservation #oceanpreservation #makingthedifference

Meet trumpet player

 

"Crabs with beach trash homes" by Shawn Miller.

 

This is a good example of Adaptive behavior.

 

A small land hermit crab (Coenobita rugosus )

Using a piece of plastic tubing as a protective home.

Location: Yomitan, Okinawa.

 

The land hermit crab made the switch into a turbo shell ( Miller #51) Hermit crabs do not prefer plastic they are just adapting with what is available.

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

 

-Every hermit crab found adapting with our waste receives a new home (seashell). I bring a bucket with an assortment of shells with me on my beach hikes. The hermit crabs are placed in the bucket and make the switch (mts4n). They get a better home and I keep the plastic

"Okinawa coastal forest protection project by Shawn Miller"

  

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

 

AFN Featured Photographer Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs9NuiLEZM8

 

Read more about this project

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

 

Canon EOS 70D

EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon flash with Light & Motion Stella 2000

Project “Crabs with beach trash homes”

- trading plastic for shells -

 

These turbo shells will go to a greater cause.

As you can see These large turbo shells are optimal for Indonesian and land hermit crabs.

 

Would you like to see video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch?

Interested in getting your initials engraved on a #mts4n shell?

Or how about word of impact engraved?

- Hope, Care, Impact, Love, Respect, Smile, Reduce, Restore, Recycle Protect, Preserve, Health, Nature, Earth, Green, Ocean, Planet, or Peace

 

Interested in learning more about the Project: Trading plastic for shells? What about seeing video clips or the hermit crabs making the switch ? July 15th on MTS4N - www.patreon.com/MakeTheSwitch4Nature

overcollection of seashells is a huge problem in Okinawa. With an increase in tourism, it will only get worse.

 

Learn more about this project @ okinawanaturephotography.com/hermit-crabs-living-in-plast...

 

Thank you, Tony L for your support. * The empty shells were donated by A local restaurant.

- Blueberry hermit crab (Coenobita purpureus )

Using a plastic cap as a protective home.

Adaptive behavior

* All Coenobita species in Okinawa are recognized as a Living Natural Monument.

Found: Onna son, Okinawa Spotted by the legend Trevor Williams.

 

TEDX OIST talk on subject by Shawn Miller www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6FWCyVQcNA

  

Read more about this project -

okinawanaturephotography.com/crabs-with-beach-trash-homes...

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