Many of us may remember that parts of coastal India and south-east Asia were ravaged by a tsunami in December of 2004. A friend was visiting Point Calimere to make some observations post the tsunami and asked if I would…
Soldier Crabs
From a distance, you see a grey mass marching up the shore like an army on a mission. Get close and you see their body clothed in grey armour, propped upon pink legs. Get closer and you realise that…
Moon Crab
Sun, sand and surf are all that comes to mind when planning a trip to the beach. These three elements almost invariably cloud out everything else. If anything else, we might indulge in building sand-castles or perhaps long walks on…
Hermit Crab
It was late morning and the winter sun was sharp. The sea was calm and there was a gentle breeze. Small waves rolled in gently on to the clean and beautiful beach. I was strolling on the beach just far…