Biology & Ecology

Understanding the biological mechanisms of the American Lobster (Homarus americanus) is key to understanding the health of our oceans.

Anatomy

From sensory antennae to crushing claws. Explore the internal and external structure that makes the lobster a survival machine.

Trace the perilous journey from a microscopic planktonic larva to a long-lived, bottom-dwelling adult.

Where do they live? Discover their preference for rocky shelters and how water temperature dictates their range.