Two mating velvet crabs, not particularly happy to be interrupted. The male (the larger one) is 'mate guarding' the female... basically standing over her to protect her (mating takes place after the female moults, when her exoskeleton is still soft and she is vulnerable to predators) and to ensure no other male gets any ideas.
The video was taken at a depth of about 15 to 18 meters at St. Abbs, Scotland.
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