So far, I have placed over six hundred marked turbo seashells in the coastal forest for hermit crabs in need. The shells are marked and numbered with the hashtag #mts4n ( Make The Switch For Nature ). Hopefully, labeling the surface of the seashells will prevent poachers, beachcombers, and fishers from taking them.
Hermit crabs are a national living monument species of Japan. It is against the law to collect them. Take photos only!
What to do if you find a #MTS4N or #MILLER shell
- Take a photograph of the Hermit crab in its natural habitat
- Enjoy the moment and do not harass it
- Share on social media and tag #mts4n
- Document your observation on iNaturalist
- These occupied shells are not collectibles, do not take them
What to do if you find a hermit crab adapting with plastic
- Take a photograph of the hermit crab in its original habitat
- Leave the hermit crab alone and do not harass it
- Send me a DM with the exact beach location
- I will place empty shells in the coastal forest for the hermit crabs
How often have you picked up an empty shell and brought it home? I am guilty. Most people don’t realize that they are taking the potential home of a hermit crab. If you are a shell collector, please return all unwanted shells to the coastline. #taketrashnothomes
It’s crucial to protect these beautiful creatures for future generations. Hermit crabs play an essential role in the coastal ecosystem. Hermit crabs do not belong in cages; please leave them in their natural habitat.
Help me make a difference by supporting The #MST4N Hermit Crab Conservation Project. Please check out my Patreon page, MakeTheSwitch4Nature. I will collect a bucket full of marine debris for every supporting member. Our waste is a massive problem on our beautiful shorelines.
Do you have any seashells collecting dust at home? If so, consider giving them back to nature. #taktrashnothomes
- The Mission of the #MTS4N conservation project is to spread joy, inspire change, and save lives.
Click on the donation link below to help fund Shawn’s conservation projects.