Mantis Shrimp of Papahānaumokuākea | Nautilus Live

While exploring steep banks and island slopes in the shallow (250-500 meters) depths of Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary, we were lucky enough to come across a few mantis shrimp. Crustaceans in the order Stomatopoda, mantis shrimp have a reputation for violence -- some species are known…