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The Bermuda government has established a protection plan for land hermit crabs. It also includes a very thorough description of Coenobita clypeatus in simple terms. Read the full plan at the link below! https://environment.bm/land-hermit-crab The Land Hermit Crab is now rare in Bermuda. As mentioned, this is partly due to a lack of suitable shells. Land Hermit Crab numbers have also been reduced by habitat loss as mangrove habitats and coastal areas have been cleared and developed, or damaged by hurricanes. The Land Hermit Crab population in Bermuda is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ under the Protected Species Act 2003. A protected species recovery plan for LandRead More →

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Update! We did it! The ad is fully funded via donations.  We will keep the fund raiser open until the end of the month to allow the product parties to wrap up as well.  Extra funds will be used for additional educational purposes. Thank you to all who donated!!!    Help us spread our message! Most hermit crabs are purchased as a beach vacation souvenir from a shop that does not provide any care information. Some of these new owners find their way to our community and get the help they need. All of them are shocked, many feel duped and angry that they wereRead More →