Invasive European Green Crab Found in Dungeness Bay
EAFOODNEWS.COM [Sequim Gazette] by Matthew Nash - April 26, 2017
An invasive crab species scientists and locals feared to find on the North Olympic Peninsula was discovered in traps last week in Dungeness Bay.
Staff and volunteers at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge found at least 13 European green crab in Graveyard Spit, across from Dungeness Landing, and continue to investigate just how prevalent the species may be on the Dungeness Spit.
Emily Grason, program coordinator for Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team, said these are the first of the crab to be found in inland ...
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