1.6K views · 22 reactions | Did you know that Caribbean spiny lobsters grow by shedding their shell? It’s a process called molting. They actually leave their shell while simultaneously absorbing water and expanding their body size! Check out this spiny lobster foraging through algae with his Indian sea egg friend. | Coral World Ocean Park | Facebook

This was so cool to witness this first hand. A lobster will grow by shedding their shell or also known as molting. The process goes like this, a lobster takes in excess water,which causes its shell to split. #lobster #lobsterweek #Maine #tourism #commercialfishing #fishing #lifestyle #education #boating #learn #behindthescene #unique #intresting #grundens #wearefishing | The Downeast Cowboy

For Heather Thompson, lobster fishing is the family trade. As a fourth-generation lobsterman, she captains an all-female crew and uses sustainable practices to ensure future generations will live a life where the sea provides. This Great Big Story is a paid contribution by Red Lobster. Learn more at RedLobster.com/SeafoodWithStandards | Great Big Story