Marine Life Observation and Behavior

During a National Geographic expedition to the Des venturus islands off Chile, deep water cameras were used to survey sea life. The cameras captured crabs in an embrace, revealing male crabs holding onto females. The camera's bait and lights attracted other marine life, disturbing the crabs' interaction.

What was the primary goal of the National Geographic expedition?

• To climb the Andes mountains

• To explore the Amazon rainforest

• To survey the Des venturus islands

• To study the Arctic ice caps

What did the team use to observe sea life during the expedition?

• Submarines

• Diving suits

• Deep water cameras

• Sonar equipment

What was the behavior observed between the two crabs?

• They were fighting over food

• They were building a nest

• The male was holding onto the female

• They were swimming away from predators

What attracted other marine life to the crabs' location?

• The sound of the camera

• The camera's bait and lights

• The movement of the crabs

• The presence of a predator

What was the result of the camera's presence near the crabs?

• The crabs were fed by the team

• The crabs were left undisturbed

• The crabs were irritated by the disturbance

• The crabs were captured for study