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Green crabs threaten Skagit Bay’s balance

European green crabs are turning up in worrying numbers in Skagit Bay, and that’s bad news for local waters and the fishing industry. These small but aggressive invaders tear up eelgrass beds and push out native crabs, even eating young salmon and king crab. The fact that researchers found several mature crabs means they’ve been lurking here for years, and their spread could upend the bay’s ecosystem and hurt local livelihoods. Community volunteers helped spot the problem early—now, everyone’s needed to keep these invaders from taking over. How should we tackle this together? #Science #SkagitBay #InvasiveSpecies