🦀 The babies are on the move and likely for the last time this season. After spending weeks drifting at sea, tiny red crab megalopae have made their way back to shore and are beginning their inland march across Christmas Island. Measuring just a few millimetres across, these baby crabs are the next generation of one of the world’s most extraordinary natural events. In many years, very few survive this journey but when conditions are right, hundreds of thousands can return together, creating an

Floating with the flow into the start of the week and immersing in the spectacular underwater views of Christmas Island. The marinelife here really is something special and will have you mesmerised in the colours and diversity. Keen to discover the shallows, depths and everything inbetween? Our outstanding diving and freediving operators on the island will show you the magic beneath the surface and share with you one of the most incredible underwater worlds on the planet. Visit Extra Divers Chri

🦀🌊 Baby crabs are starting to return to Christmas Island! After a month drifting at sea, tiny red crabs – just 5 mm across – are beginning their inland march. Only a small number of larvae ever make it to this stage, so whether this year brings a big return or a small one, every baby crab counts. Over the next several days, you may see these tiny travellers crossing roads on their journey to the plateau, where they'll hide and grow for the next few years. 🚗 Please take extra care on the roads

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