Hitchhiking Crab Finds Love | Planet Earth III | BBC Earth

After being carried away by ocean currents, this Columbus crab is marooned on a temporary home of discarded fishing nets. But, an opportunity is coming his way, if only he is brave enough to take it.

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[evanmister]

7 billion people on the planet and you can’t find a date. Meanwhile this crab finds a mate in the middle of the ocean on the back of a sea turtle

[thatonebeone]

the camera man/woman is amazing hats off to you guys on what you do

[hopebgood]

It was nice to see at the end of the broadcast show the film crew divers freeing the turtles from the nets they were caught in, but it was equally sad to hear they had to free about 10+ in just the day or two they were filming.

[elpirata]

2 lonely crabs find
Love on the back of
A floating turtle
This was so wow🖤

[bolynn]

That is one VERY lucky boy!! Was really cheering as he was swimming to turtle island ❤

[pretbrwneyzify]

That's some real Findings Nemo type of music and all😁

[Seannyskillz]

Crabs dance, shells aglow,
Turtle's back, a stage of love—
Ocean whispers, "Grow."

[VTCTRY]

This is quite possibly my new favorite short clip of all time from this channel. Beautiful story.

[vSound]

"They wasted no time getting aquainted." Mr Crabs might not swim well but he is well versed in... other areas. 😏

[ayyadhammadipa]

BBC, your whole team is absolutely wonderful! I so appreciate your unique stories and beautiful way of telling them.

[letolethe]

Never knew crabs lived in our garbage patches (😑) or on turtles. Love the way the male crab's legs scurry frantically as he swims.

[jametalboy]

The Research, time & effort took to present this only 3 min video to us might have taken weeks or even months, thanks to BBC EARTH

[matheusexpedito]

How can a crab be more sucessful in love than me ;-;

[letolethe]

Too precious! The captivating videography, Attenborough's soothing voice, and a chance to learn. Great way to start the day.

[ErintheAutisticOctoling]

It's good to see animals starting to show that as much as we hurt our planet, there are plants and animals that are able to survive with the mess we humans leave behind

[aliaoutrey]

What a lovely Halloween romance and now a lifelong partnership! I'm glad the male was so patient and then brave enough to jump onto the turtle when it finally came !

[PaleoEdits]

Loved this scene, and the whole episode

[OngoGablogian]

It always starts off happy, but wait until she starts snapping at him.

[nadiasoliman]

As usual breathtaking especially with Sir David s voice Thank you all ❤️❤️

[Wild_Wonders_animals]

Talk about a love story for the ages! 🦀❤ This hitchhiking crab didn't just find a new home; it found love too! It's a testament to the idea that sometimes, destiny takes you on unexpected journeys where you find not only what you need but also who you need. A heartwarming tale of love and adventure that reminds us that life's most beautiful moments often come when we least expect them. 🌊💞