The European green crab (Carcinus maenas) is one of the most successful and damaging invasive species in the world. Its recent arrival along Washington's inland shorelines poses a threat to critically important estuarine ecosystems, including native species and shellfish resources, as well as critical wildlife habitat.
Source: Washington Sea Grant
Overview
A broad collaboration of volunteers, agencies, and tribes are working together to keep invasive European green crabs at bay in Washington state. This story map was produced by the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Institute in collaboration with the Washington Sea Grant Crab Team.
