How a mantis shrimp works

[bygolly]

Just saw my first mantis shrimp while diving Lady Elliot Island on the GBR. I had heard stories that they are wildly powerful and can break the glass of aquariums or the lenses or domes of underwater cameras when cornered. Whilst snooping around to find out more about them I came across this:

Sheila Patek clocks the fastest animals | Video on TED.com

Very interesting stuff....you'll learn how they work.

BTW...Ted.com is addicting....enter with caution. ;-)

 

[smellzlikefish]

Thanks a lot. I just saw Michael Spector's talk singing the praises of science and the danger od science denial. These TED talks are amazing.

 

[kilo_fox]

Thanx for posting this, really interesting!!

 

[bygolly]

Thanks a lot. I just saw Michael Spector's talk singing the praises of science and the danger od science denial. These TED talks are amazing.

Yup...that was a good one wasn't it. Kinda makes you shake your head about some folks.

Here is another good marine related one:
Tierney Thys swims with the giant sunfish | Video on TED.com

 

[Mike Boswell]

My wife and I absolutely loved BOTH videos. We are planning some open occean trips this year to dive with the mola molas.

Thanks so much.

 

[smellzlikefish]

Bygolly-I saw that one immediately after the Stomatopod one and was impressed enough to visit her page and write her an email.

 

[bygolly]

Bygolly-I saw that one immediately after the Stomatopod one and was impressed enough to visit her page and write her an email.

I didn't think to do that....I am looking at it now. Thanx SLF

 

[AdvancedAquarist]

I had one in my aquarium. It hurts you. I learned the hard way :/