Lobster Found 250 Miles From Where It Was Tagged
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A tagged lobster was found 250 miles away from its original location, sparking discussion about its travel speed and potential factors influencing its movement, such as ocean currents.
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nivertech
4 months ago
The Lobster-Hitchhiker's Guide to the Ocean?
fracus
4 months ago
400km in 9 months seems pretty quick for a lobster as they mention they don't typically travel in straight lines. I wonder if they are helped by any currents at the bottom of the sea.
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