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Washington Fights Invasive Crab with $185K Genome Mapping

4/3/2025

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Washington state is taking a stand against the invasive European green crab, a menace to local ecosystems and the shellfish industry. With $185,000 in funding, the Washington Sea Grant is teaming up with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to map the crab's genome. This vital research seeks to forge effective strategies to curb its spread and protect the environment.

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Story summary

Washington state is taking a stand against the invasive European green crab, a menace to local ecosystems and the shellfish industry. With $185,000 in funding, the Washington Sea Grant is teaming up with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to map the crab's genome. This vital research seeks to forge effective strategies to curb its spread and protect the environment.