2009 Best Overall Photo (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

2009 Best Overall Photo

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The 'Best Overall' photo from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School's 5th Annual Underwater Photography Contest was a stunning image submitted by Marchione Giacomo from Italy. The photograph depicts two Boxer crabs (Lybia tasselata) with sea anemones in each claw. When threatened Boxer crabs wave the stinging tentacles in defense against predators.

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Marchione Giacomo

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