Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me…a dead fish head…to eat. This giant isopod (Bathynomous giganteus) scored quite the treat! It was seen snacking on a fish head during the 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration. More: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/news/exploration-extras/22-halloween/welcome.html#oct19 #October #Halloween | NOAA Ocean Exploration

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