The sea of Naoshima, tooSea fireflycan be observed ✨

 

Sea fireflies are crustaceans, like crabs and shrimp, and

A small creature, about 3 millimeters in size.

They are known as the ocean's clean-up crew, primarily feeding on dead fish and other marine life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the day, it hides in the sand, and at night, it begins to swim.Nocturnalis.

When they feel danger or are stimulated, they expel liquid from their bodies,

It glows bluish-white when it reacts with oxygen in seawater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The observable period isAround May to NovemberThen, you'll collect with a collection container.

 

Where the Sea Fireflies Are

Areas where the seabed is sand or mud.

A place where the tide isn't strong.

A place that is not too shallow.

 

 

 

 

 

★Things to Keep in Mind When Collecting★

Regional differences in the genetic traits of ostracods have been pointed out.

After collecting and observing them, please return them to the sea on the spot.

Please do not release it into a different body of water at all!!

Nice to meet you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please enjoy observing with your original collector! ☆