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Invasive green crab found in new Olympic Peninsula location
Description: A new population of invasive European green crab has been found at Dungeness Spit near Sequim in the state of Washington. The discovery rekindles concern over the potential for damage to local marine life and shorelines. Experts immediately responded to the initial detection with a rapid-response trapping effort and are currently working on a plan with local stakeholders for ongoing response and removal efforts for the area. [Source: Chinook Observer]
URL: http://www.chinookobserver.com/co/fishing-aquaculture/20170502/invasive-green-crab-found-in-new-olympic-peninsula-location
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Source: Chinook Observer
Publish Date: 5/2/2017
Reading Level: Basic
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