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A boat fishing off the coast of Cape Cod earlier this month yielded a truly unexpected catch. It was a colored lobster.
The lobster’s body color appears to be completely divided down the middle. One body is red-orange, the other dark brown.
It’s a very rare anomaly that saved a life.
Cape Cod seafood specialist Wellfleet Shellfish Company donated the lobsters to Woods Hole Science Aquarium instead of heading to market.
The aquarium, operated by the National Marine Fisheries Service, is currently closed for repairs but plans to offer lobsters to the public when it reopens next year, according to Wellfleet Shellfish Company.
“Moments like these are why we do what we do to support fishing communities, protect our oceans, and share their beauty with everyone,” the company said in a social media post.
1 in 50 million catches
Watch as rare split-collar lobsters reach for a snack
A split-color lobster was discovered off the coast of Cape Code and will soon be on display at a local aquarium.
Provided by: NOAA Fisheries
The lobster was caught on the Timothy Michael fishing boat off Cape Cod on April 16th.
The creature is currently housed in a tank with other animals at Woods Hole Science Aquarium as the facility is under construction.
According to the release, the odds of finding a cracked lobster are 1 in 50 million.
Scientists believe this split coloration is caused by either genetic mutations or pigment irregularities.
Melina Khan is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. X Keep up with her at @melinakh and on Instagram @bymelinakhan.
