Millions of invasive crabs were caught in Washington. Scientists aren’t celebrating

Washington removed more than 2 million invasive European green crabs in one year. Despite this massive removal effort, researchers warn that the coastal threat is far from over. Scientists are not celebrating the catch because the invasive species continues to pose a significant risk to the region's coastal ecosystems. The scale of the operation demonstrates the severity of the infestation, but experts emphasize that the battle against these invasive crabs remains an ongoing challenge for the state.