BUTTERFLY EFFECT

With increasing demand for purple Matano and Sulawesi crabs, the ecosystem from where these unique crustaceans come from is in danger. Because they play an important role in maintaining the cleanliness of the lake, their dwindling number may cause problems for the lake’s biodiversity. Without them thriving in the lake, there will be a lack of visible indicators as to the lake’s condition.

The predators who feed on them will also have to do with other lake creatures, potentially creating a shift that can mess up the food chain.