Take a short swim in this video in our brand new exhibit, Marvels of the Deep, featuring our Giant Deep Sea Isopods! We recreated a "whale fall", or carcass. to mimic the place you would most likely find them... up to 7,000 ft. below the surface! Isopods feed primarily on what falls to the ocean floor and are even known to feed on living creatures, such as sponges or vulnerable fish in trawling nets. Would you like to learn more? Come check them out and ask our educators about the Deep Sea Isopo

Catching a giant isopod on the move is treat! Food is usually scarce in the cold, deep-sea natural habitat of these animals, so giant isopods are always in a state of semi-hibernation. This behavior allows them to limit the use of energy needed for movement and breathing and go long periods of time without eating. Once the opportunity to feast presents itself, giant isopods gorge themselves to the point where they have trouble moving around. | Shedd Aquarium

Eating GIANT Marine Isopods! 😱 #animals #nature #seafood | Nicolas Kratka