@marinebiologyposts: A little marine biology ASMR for your feed 🦀🌊✨ I've been spending some time practising scientific illustration and decided to draw *Carcinus maenas* (the European green crab) using Shuttle Art pens 🎨 Despite the name, these crabs aren't always green! They can range from green and brown to orange and red, and they're incredibly adaptable, tolerating a huge range of temperatures and salinities. This adaptability has helped them become one of the world's most successful marine invaders, establishing populations far beyond their native European range. One of my favourite things about scientific illustration is how it makes you slow down and notice all the little details you'd otherwise miss. Every spine, segment and colour pattern becomes part of the learning process. If you're a fellow ocean nerd, pop your sound on and enjoy some crab-themed ASMR while I study marine biology through art 🦀💙 #MarineBiology #ScientificIllustration #MarineScience #OceanEducation #CarcinusMaenas