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Green Crab Invasion Threatens Fisheries; Culinary Solutions Emerge
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- The European green crab is an invasive species in Long Island Sound, consuming up to 40 shellfish daily and threatening fisheries.
- GreenCrab.org promotes culinary markets to offset the invasive effects and expand seafood.
- Green Crab Week, held annually, encourages restaurants to feature crab dishes.
- The East Coast record of 1817 marks the crab's arrival, likely via merchant ships.
