Encounter gentle giants
There is no creepy crawler on land or sea larger than the Japanese spider crab. With a wing-span north of 9 ft. (3m) from claw to claw, they may look seriously scary, but in fact have a gentle temperament, and are truly one of the great wonders of the sea.
Discover a master of disguise
You might think itâd be easy to spot any animal with âgiantâ in its name. But look again. The giant Pacific octopus is a quick-change artist, able to blend in with its surroundings and cleverly conceal itself from predators and prey â maybe even you.
See eye to eye with an eel
As you venture through Ocean Explorerâ¢, keep an eye out for California moray eels. While their fearsome, fanged faces look anything but friendly, as an explorer youâll get to see that mouth-breathing is just how these shy snakelike predators are built.