Hoochiebob
Well-Known Member
With the heavy crabbing pressure in the Sidney area I thought the population of dungeoness were wiped out.Yes it appears they are,but not by the fishing...
While on a pleasure cruise this summer I stopped to stroll the beach on James Island.All along the high tide line were crab carcasses,of all sizes and intact.Every three paces I would come across another dead crab,and even found an immature halibut washed up.
This last weekend I was diving off James Island wharf and was shocked to see more dead crabs-they were everywhere.One live crab for every 50 dead ones.
This seems to be a serious problem to me but dont know if it is all that unusual.Has anyone else noticed this or have any clues as to why?
Will try to get pictures this weekend
Hooch
While on a pleasure cruise this summer I stopped to stroll the beach on James Island.All along the high tide line were crab carcasses,of all sizes and intact.Every three paces I would come across another dead crab,and even found an immature halibut washed up.
This last weekend I was diving off James Island wharf and was shocked to see more dead crabs-they were everywhere.One live crab for every 50 dead ones.
This seems to be a serious problem to me but dont know if it is all that unusual.Has anyone else noticed this or have any clues as to why?
Will try to get pictures this weekend
Hooch