PINCHED! One Crabby Lesson!

The video explores the biodiversity of the Pacific Coast, focusing on the tide pools of Half Moon Bay. It highlights the presence of kelp and various marine creatures, with a special focus on the purple shore crab. The video explains the crab's behavior, its ecological role, and how to handle it safely. The host, Coyote Peterson, encourages viewers to explore nature and learn more about marine life.

What is the main reason the narrator finds kelp unappealing?

• It is difficult to find.

• It has a strong, unpleasant smell.

• It is dangerous to touch.

• It is harmful to marine life.

Which creature is NOT mentioned as being found in the tide pools?

• Sea turtles

• Prickleback fish

• Sea anemones

• Purple shore crabs

What is the primary diet of the purple shore crab?

• Small fish

• Birds

• Sea lettuce

• Kelp

How does the purple shore crab aerate its gills when out of water?

• By moving rapidly

• By blowing bubbles

• By hiding under rocks

• By flapping its claws

What should you do if a purple shore crab pinches you?

• Shake it off quickly

• Panic and scream

• Gently set it back into the water

• Throw it away