Typically, a fisherman doesn’t anticipate that their daily catch will raise concerns among scientists throughout their entire region. But that’s exactly what happened to this fisherman in the Pacific Northwest. This is the first time that the invasive Chinese Mitten Crab has been found in this area. This crab’s arrival has sparked worries about how it can affect California’s fishing industry and coastal ecosystems.
The Chinese Mitten Crab: An Invasive Crab Species