My Dad was fond of his observation that very few species in the natural world are blue. Among those that he would periodically mention were: Blue Jays, Bluebirds, Colorado Blue Spruce trees, Texas Bluebonnets, and Forget-Me-Knots. He’d challenge me to think of others, because with that list, he’d run out of thoughts. Well, today, many, many years after his death, I can name another: Blue Lobsters.
I couldn’t believe my own eyes when I caught a glimpse of the noon news. A huge, blue lobster was on the screen. The fishermen who caught it have donated it to an aquarium so that more people can enjoy seeing it.
Blue lobsters are a rare occurrence and apparently, they become brighter than ever, right after they molt. There are two reasons why a lobster might be blue: genetics, or else, they can also be temporarily blue in color if they’ve just eaten something blue.
This lobster was the brightest blue that anyone has ever seen. I don’t eat lobster, but if I did, I would never consider eating so rare a creature. I’m just happy that this one will live a bit longer. Again, Nature has demonstrated her ability to stun and fascinate.
P.S. Lori, a member of my outline stitch embroidery group has posted a photo of the blue lobster to that list’s photo section. To see how you can join the group, please visit the home page of my website: http://www.quiltersmuse.com
Pat
OMG I did *not* realize you were serious!!!!! How awesome!