European green crab

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported last week that invasive European green crabs had been captured at two new locations between northern Hood Canal and Admiralty Inlet.  This took place during an early detection trapping effort.  WDFW Aq...

Researchers at Washington State University say juvenile European green crabs can do as much damage as adults to shellfish and native sea plants.  These new findings call into question current methods to eradicate the invasive pest.   ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is out with a new long-term management plan for invasive European green crabs.  The European Green Crab 2025-2031 Management Plan for Washington represents a year-long collaboration with tribal governments, U.S. federa...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported Monday that Invasive European green crabs have been captured near the port of La Push.  This is the first time this invasive species has been reported in this location.  Between traps and hand captures, 33 crabs were removed during the first week of August.   “The detec...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is praising the efforts of partners and the public in managing a new European green crab sighting in Salt Creek Recreational Area.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss the invasive European green crab, lower Columbia River white sturgeon, commercial shellfish regulation and much more during a virtual meeting slated for Thursday through Saturday ...