California Governor signs legislation declaring Dungeness crab state crustacean, banana slug state slug, and black abalone state seashell.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation establishing three new state symbols: the Dungeness crab as the state crustacean, the banana slug as the state slug, and the black abalone as the state seashell. These designations highlight the ecological and cultural significance of each species, with the Dungeness crab vital to the fishing industry, the banana slug benefiting redwood forest ecosystems, and the black abalone holding historical value for Native American tribes.
September 27, 2024
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