Northwest Fishing Magazine July 2025 Volume 4 Issue 10 - Flipbook - Page 40
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!
Carcinus maenas
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.
Photo by:
Joe DesJardin
PROTECT
OUR WATERS
Stop invasive species
CLEAN
DRAIN
• Boats
• Kayaks & SUPs
• Trailers
• Gear
• Boat
• Bilge
• Motor
• Live-wells
DRY
Invasive species such as quagga and zebra
mussels threaten our outdoor recreation,
Fully before
economy, infrastructure, environment, and
moving to a new public health. Help stop the spread by cleaning,
draining, and drying your gear, equipment, and
lake, river, or
watercraft every time you leave the water.
waterway.
Learn more:
dfw.wa.gov/
clean-drain-dry
Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requestsaccommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
