I see mantis shrimp almost every day, and I warn photographers to approach them very slowly because otherwise they will run and hide. If you can see a mantis s

I see mantis shrimp almost every day, and I warn photographers to approach them very slowly because otherwise they will run and hide. If you can see a mantis shrimp, they can almost certainly see you. The best way to approach them is to hover directly above and slowly descend on top of them. Amazing animals, I would love to be able to see the reef like they do.