Aquatic Invertebrates - invasive

European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) on Sep 5, 2022

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

See attached photo

Commentary

Thank you for the report! ODFW is aware of Green Crab in the Tillamook County Bays. Species; 635-056-0075. See their website for further information regarding what to do with it once you catch it.
https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/shellfish/index.asp
-Michael Blankenship, TCSWCD

Michael Blankenship
Sept. 12, 2022, 1:25 a.m.

Location

In the tidal flats to the west of Whalen Island County Park. In shallow water over a sandy/muddy bottom at medium tide.

Expert Reviewer

Michael Blankenship
Tillamook Soil & Water Conservation District

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