BLAINE, Wash. — Scientists trapped 33 European green crabs last week in Blaine — one of the highest week’s capture since trapping of the invasive species began in May.
A total of 145 green crabs were caught this summer in the Blaine area, which is significantly higher than other locations in Washington.
A Northwest Straits Commission spokesperson told the Northern Light that the presence of juvenile crabs in Dakota Creek indicate the crabs could be settling in the Drayton Harbor area.
Four core sites where the crabs were trapped include the jetty near the Blaine marina, the old Cherry Street pier, the small creek between Dakota and California creeks and at the mouth of California Creek.
The three sites most concerning for Washington’s inland shorelines are Drayton Harbor, Lummi Bay and Samish Bay.
Other inland trapping locations across the state have experienced dwindling capture rates.
The Link LonkSeptember 14, 2020 at 10:02PM
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