Learn how to identify crabs and participate in community science

Do you love the beach? Are you fascinated by the critters in tidepools? Are you a nature nerd? In this free workshop you can deepen your knowledge by learning how to identify the shells of our common native crabs, how to distinguish them from the invasive European green crab, and how to participate in a fun and easy community science effort to help protect our beaches and bays! Invasive European green crabs are voracious eaters that threaten our shellfish beds, clamming beaches, and nearshore habitat for salmon. You can learn more about this invasive crab and what’s being done about it at this free workshop plus you'll learn: • How to identify the European green crabs and many native crabs of Washington by their molted shells, and • How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through the free MyCoast app. The workshop will end with a practice Molt Search together on the beach. To register, please use this google form https://forms.gle/jqYo2W9Ce6stmtzs5 or contact Cheryl Niles clniles@wsu.edu