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Two million invasive green crabs removed from Washington shorelines
Original: Two million invasive green crabs captured along Washington state shorelines
Crews working along Washington state's shorelines have captured two million invasive European green crabs, a species that threatens shellfish beds, eelgrass meadows and native crab populations. The milestone reflects years of trapping and removal efforts by tribes, state agencies and volunteers, who see it as evidence that early, coordinated action can limit the crab's spread in Puget Sound and coastal waters.
Why now: The capture of two million crabs is a major milestone in an ongoing battle against one of the world's most damaging invasive species.
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