Volunteers are needed to search the coast for green crabs (Carcinas maenas) to contribute to a study evaluating the potential for a commercial fishery to help control this nonnative species. Green crabs are edible, but because they are smaller than other popular crabs, they are not commonly harvested for food. To this end, NH Sea Grant is researching when green crabs molt to explore the feasibility of a soft-shell crab market (similar to blue crabs). The NH Green Crab Project coordinates volunteer engagement in green crab surveys, trapping, and lab research, and also works with the Coastal Research Volunteers on community green crab surveys.
Program name
New Hampshire Sea Grant
Location
New Hampshire
State
New Hampshire
Purpose
Volunteers search the coast for green crabs sighting to evaluate the potential for a commercial fishery to help control this nonnative species.
Project Topics
Invasive Species
Species Monitoring/Conservation/Phenology
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