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Global Projects

Around the world people are doing their part to protect wild hermit crabs and their resources.

Seashell replenishment and replacement projects exist in Japan, American, Thailand.

Eco-tourism introduces a new opportunity for locals and tourists in Taiwan.

Make the Switch 4 Nature – Japan

Poster collage depicting land hermit crabs wearing pieces of garbage instead of shells.

Crustacean Plantation – Florida

A variety of seashells placed around a tree trunk

Mother of Crabs – Thailand

Green Island Hermit House – Taiwan

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We have discontinued our monthly contest to choose our calendar photos due to lack of enagement/poor photo quality but we would still love to produce an annual calendar to help raise money. We are now accepting photo submissions to be considered for the 2025 LHCOS Hermit Crab Calendar! Things to know BEFORE you submit: Upload your photo to Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/ja4JEvbAZJYoLca7jMtL We’re looking forward to seeing all of your adorable hermit crabs!Read More →

  • Claws in the Classroom helps teachers get the correct supplies for their classroom hermit crabs.

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    Logo for the Claws in the Classroom program

  • School children looking at their hermit crab habitat after receiving their food and supplies.

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    Children looking at their hermit crab habitat

  • LHCOS can not keep the CIC program open without YOUR help. We will accept gently used supplies or cash donations.
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