Every year, in the heart of Port Phillip Bay (Nairm) and elsewhere on the Great Southern Reef, an epic natural phenomenon takes place.

Great Spider Crabs gather in their thousands, drawing visitors from around Australia and the world!

Now, for the first time, you can explore the mystery and wonder of the aggregation from home in our new 360° virtual tour.

To maximise your experience, watch the video below, take the tour at your own pace, and then take part in our citizen science and social science programs and art competitions below

 

 

 

Join us online during the Victoria Nature Festival for a crabtacular hour of crab science, including an intro to the new virtual tour!

Wednesday 21st September at 7:30 PM AEST, with Deakin Uni and the Victorian National Parks Association.

Book your free ticket here.

Help us connect people with nature

 

Help us understand how virtual experiences such as this tour help you connect with nature by taking our survey

Join Spider Crab Watch citizen science

 

Help scientists understand the aggregation by recording any Great Spider Crabs you see

Spider Crab Art Competition

 

Email us your Spider Crab Art for the chance to win. See competition details and entries below!

Zooniverse Spider Crab project

 

Help identify and count spider crabs and their predators on underwater camera trap images

Send your entry to [email protected] before 25th September!

 

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The Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm was created by Remember The Wild, in partnership with Deakin University Spider Crab expert, Dr Elodie Camprasse.

The project was supported in part by funding from National Science Week 2022.