800+ Chinese mitten crabs invading UK estuaries in Wales threaten native fauna and biodiversity.
800+ Chinese mitten crab sightings in the UK, confirmed in Wales' Dee, Conwy, and Severn estuaries, threaten native fauna and biodiversity. Considered one of the 100 worst invasive species, the crabs travel via ship sediment and cause damage to river courses, eat native species, and deplete food sources. Natural Resources Wales urges the public to report sightings and practice biosecurity to protect native wildlife.
May 20, 2024
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