Creature of the day: The Snapping Shrimp 🦐🦐 Snapping shrimp, also known as pistol shrimp, are small crustaceans famous for their oversized claw, which they snap shut to create a cavitation bubble. This bubble collapses with a loud "snap," generating a powerful shockwave, high heat, and light that can stun prey, defend territory, and even communicate. These tiny, noisy creatures are found in shallow seafloor ecosystems worldwide and are known for their symbiotic relationships, particularly with

3, 2, 1 listen.... Oh snap, a pistol shrimp! Sound description. Multiple loud pops or clicks. The clicking sounds are that of various pistol shrimp who reside under the dock at the Apollo Beach Visitor Center. The recording was taken under the water, so they will not be heard on the dock. These shrimp are very interesting. Their claws are uneven in shape. One of the claws is what is making the sound. Once prey is in range the small irregular claw is cocked open. Then it snaps and shoots out a bu