Invasive East Asian Mitten Crabs found in NY's Hudson River and Long Island Sound threaten local ecosystems.

Invasive East Asian Mitten Crabs have been discovered in NY's Hudson River and Long Island Sound, threatening local ecosystems. These crabs compete with native marine life, disrupting food webs and causing bank instability. They can interfere with commercial and recreational fisheries, stealing bait and damaging gear. Adult crabs have furry claws resembling mittens.

June 19, 2024
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