EURO GREEN CRABS TAKING OVER IS ISLAND WATERS

[kingblazer84]

https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/305719/Intruder-gobbles-key-species-in-Island-waters

 

[zurk]

they are edible and more meat than dungeness, correct ? whats the issue ? hopefully there is an unlimited quota for them.

 

[trophywife]

they are edible and more meat than dungeness, correct ? whats the issue ? hopefully there is an unlimited quota for them.

the issue is they are invasive and feed on native species.

 

[Jencourt]

the issue is they are invasive and feed on native species.

They are also whipping out eelgrass beds that protect salmon fry/smolt upon leaving the estuary.

 

[lazylump]

https://www.nationalobserver.com/20...crabs-trigger-high-alert-along-bcs-west-coast

 

[Bryan Allen]

https://thecounter.org/invasive-green-crab-empanadas/