Ever heard of a crab that climbs trees, sniffs out snacks from miles away, and packs a punch strong enough to crack coconuts? Meet the coconut crab... part ninja, part tank, and all attitude. In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we follow this oversized oddball from its baby days drifting at sea to its full-blown land-crab glory. Along the way, we discover what makes it so weird, so wonderful, and why it just might be the most extra crab on the planet.

Imagine being far out at sea on a moonless night when suddenly the ocean around you begins to glow. Not in flashes or sparks, but in a soft, steady light stretching from horizon to horizon. In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we explore the stunning reality behind the Milky Sea, a rare and massive natural phenomenon once thought to be sailor’s legend. Learn how trillions of tiny bacteria can light up an area the size of a country, why they might be doing it, and what these glowing waters reveal about the hidden rhythms of the ocean and the life it holds.

Beneath the ocean’s surface lies a world few have seen. Colossal mountains born of fire, sculpted by currents, and teeming with life. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of seamounts, underwater giants that serve as vital oases in the vastness of the sea. You will learn how they shape biodiversity, steer ocean currents, and hold clues to Earth’s history. At the same time, they face growing threats from human activity. Join us as we uncover both the wonder and the urgency of protecting these mysterious marvels.