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Invasive green crabs threaten Ketchikan shores

European green crabs have just been found along Ketchikan’s beaches, and experts say they’re not stopping anytime soon. These tiny invaders are a big deal—they chow down on young salmon and Dungeness crabs, and they wreck eelgrass beds that local fish depend on. That’s bad news for Alaska’s fishing industry and everyone who loves our coastal life. The Metlakatla Indian Community is leading the charge to trap these crabs, but the fight is just beginning. If you spot a crab with five spikes on each side and three bumps between its eyes, report it! How do you feel about the spread of invasive species in our area? #Science #Ketchikan #InvasiveSpecies