Join the Crab Team
Posted March 8, 2016 at 5:47 am by Tim Dustrude
Eyes on the Beach and Boots in the Mud!
Washington’s salt marshes and pocket estuaries are diverse and productive habitats, currently facing potential invasion by European green crabs (Carcinus maenas). Often listed among the world’s most problematic invasive species, green crabs are now poised to enter Washington’s inland waters along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.
We are seeking motivated, adventurous volunteers to help us monitor these habitats and look for green crabs. Finding them at the earliest stage of invasion gives us the best chance for controlling their populations. Volunteers conduct monthly trapping and shoreline surveys April – September.
No experience necessary, and all equipment provided! Free event, but registration is required. Visit our website and events calendar to sign up: wsg.washington.edu/crabteam
Monday, March 14 at the Friday Harbor Labs, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday, March 29 at the Lopez Library, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Co-presented by SJC Land Bank, Crab Team and Sea Grant
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