Juner’s 2nd blog

 Species number 1 is green crabs

fun fact about green crabs

Rapid Reproduction: Green crabs are known for their high reproductive rate. A female can produce up to 200,000 eggs in a single spawning event, and the eggs can hatch in as little as 2 to 3 weeks.

Typical size for a green crab.

Green crabs typically have a carapace width of about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm). However, they can occasionally grow larger, with some individuals reaching up to 5 inches (13 cm) across.

Where in the world can they be found at.

- North America: They are found along the eastern coast of the United States from Maine to North Carolina and in parts of the Canadian Maritime provinces.

One of the green crabs habitas are: 

Rocky Shores: They inhabit areas with rocky substrates where they can find shelter and food.

The green crabs diet consists on

Mollusks: They prey on various mollusks, including clams, mussels, and oysters.

Small Fish: Green crabs will consume small fish and fish larvae.

Other Crustaceans: They feed on other crabs, including smaller or juvenile crabs.

Detritus: They also scavenge on detritus and decomposing organic matter.

Conversational fact about the green crab

Ecosystem Disruption: Invasive green crabs can alter habitat structures, such as seagrass beds and mudflats, by predating on species that maintain these habitats. This can lead to further ecological imbalances.

2nd species is a baby shark

Here's a fun fact about baby sharks: Baby sharks, or pups, are born fully functional and capable of hunting right from birth. Depending on the species, they may either be hatched from eggs or born live, but in either case, they are equipped with instincts and abilities to find food and avoid predators from a young age. This early independence is crucial for their survival in the wild.

Typical size of a baby shark.

Small Species: Pups of smaller shark species, like the blacktip reef shark, can be about 8 to 14 inches (20 to 35 cm) long at birth.

Larger Species: Pups of larger species, like the great white shark, are much bigger, typically around 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) in length when they are born.

Where can baby sharks be found at.

Coastal Areas: Many species, including blacktip reef sharks and hammerhead sharks, have nursery grounds in shallow, coastal waters where pups are born and grow.

Estuaries and Mangroves: Certain species, like the lemon shark, use estuarine and mangrove areas as nursery habitats due to their relatively safe environment and abundant food sources.

Open Ocean: Some pelagic species, like the great white shark, have pups that are initially found in open ocean waters before migrating to deeper areas as they grow.

Coral Reefs: Coral reefs provide critical nursery habitats for various shark species, offering protection and rich feeding grounds for young sharks.

This is one of the baby sharks habitat.

Shallow Coastal Waters: Many species, such as blacktip reef sharks, use shallow coastal areas as nursery grounds. These areas provide relatively safe environments for pups to grow and develop.

These are some of  the baby sharks diet.

Small Fish: Many baby sharks feed on small fish, which are abundant in their nursery habitats.

Crustaceans: Pups often eat small crustaceans like shrimp and crabs, especially in estuarine and mangrove environments.

Plankton: In some cases, particularly for very young sharks, their diet may include plankton or other tiny marine organisms.

Invertebrates: Baby sharks may also consume various invertebrates, such as squid and octopuses, depending on their availability and the shark species.

Piers park was one of my favorite sites because sometimes I went patdle bording and it was fun the experience there was amazing especially seeing how happy the kids were to go fishing. 

Favorite part of piers park was the lunch break it was like 1:30 long and it was my favorite park because it gave me time to rest and get something to eat.

That’s my second blog