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More information on green
crab management, regular
catch reports, and more
ways to get involved can
be found on the WDFW
website.
You can also help prevent
the spread of European
green crabs and other
aquatic invasive species by
practicing Clean, Drain, Dry
methods with all your gear,
equipment, and watercraft.
Visit WDFW’s webpage or
search “Clean, Drain, Dry”
for tips on ways to prevent
green crab larvae, which
can be very small and hard
to see, and other invasive
species from hitching a ride
on your equipment.
Report Invasive
European Green Crabs
Step 1: Iden琀椀fy
Step 2: Report
If you 昀椀nd a suspected European green crab or their
shell, photograph it, note the loca琀椀on, and report it.
Scan to report!
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wdfw.wa.gov/greencrab
The European green crab is a damaging invasive species that poses a threat to na琀椀ve shell昀椀sh and habitat for salmon and many
other species. They are not always green and may be orange, red or yellow. These shore crabs are found in less than 25 feet of water
o昀琀en in estuaries, mud昀氀ats, and inter琀椀dal zones. They are not likely to be caught in deeper water, but may be encountered by beach
anglers, waders, clam and oyster harvesters, or those crabbing o昀昀 docks or piers in shallow areas. As a Prohibited species, it is illegal
to possess or transport live European green crabs in Washington. Shell昀椀sh growers and private 琀椀delands owners in areas with
European green crabs should contact WDFW for management support or permits. Please email ais@dfw.wa.gov.
Individuals who need to receive this informa琀椀on in an alterna琀椀ve format, language, or who need reasonable accommoda琀椀ons to par琀椀cipate in WDFW-sponsored public
mee琀椀ngs or other ac琀椀vi琀椀es may contact the Title VI/ADA Compliance Coordinator by phone at 360-902-2349, TTY (711), or email (Title6@dfw.wa.gov). For more informa琀椀on,
see h琀琀ps://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommoda琀椀on.
