In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

Deep beneath the waves of the South China Sea, a fascinating creature has surfaced—Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered species of giant isopod. This "supergiant" crustacean reaches lengths of over ...

Some establishments and restaurants in Vietnam advertise the sale of giant isopods, referred to as "marine insects" or "sea bugs," on social media, including instructions on how to cook them and ...

A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

Pictured: Newly identified giant isopod species Bathynomus vaderi ... vaderi as we increasingly look to exploit the deep sea for food and other resources like oil, gas and minerals.

Scientists would like to learn more about the animals’ range and how the food trade might impact them. “The sustainable fishery of giant isopods just adds to the many challenges we face ...

vaderi lurking in the cold, deep waters where it scavenges for food. But what makes this B ... Often compared to lobster, giant isopods like B. vaderi are highly sought after in local markets.

complete with instructions on how to cook them. In March 2022, staff from Hanoi University purchased four giant isopod specimens from Quy Nhơn City and them off for identification to crustacean ...