Waldron, WA

San Juan County

Molt Search Report
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10/05/2023 | 1:47 pm




"22 dungeness, mostly under 15mm; 7 hairy helmet; 2 purple shore; 1 hairy shore; 4 red rock, and one we are unsure about. Could it be a pea crab? Or a shore crab that is difficult to identify because of it’s small size (9mm width)."

Collected crabs

Observation Type: Timed survey

Molts/crabs found: Yes

European green crabs found: No

Number of European green crab molts found: 0

Also submitting Dungeness crab molt data: Yes

Number of Dungeness crab molts found: 22

Sex of Dungeness crab #1: Male

Sex of Dungeness crab #2: No abdomen present

Sex of Dungeness crab #3: Male

Sex of Dungeness crab #4: Male

Sex of Dungeness crab #5: No abdomen present

Sex of Dungeness crab #6: Male

Sex of Dungeness crab #7: No abdomen present

Sex of Dungeness crab #8: Male

Sex of Dungeness crab #9: Male

Sex of Dungeness crab #10: Male

10/05/2023 | 1:47 pm

Tidal Overview

1 hours 16 minutes after high tide

Data from WALDRON ISLAND, PUGET SOUND (1.3 miles away)

High Tide (Predicted): 12:31 pm, 8'

■ Observed ■ Predicted water level ⬤ Report time

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 4.9 MPH

Wind Direction: NW (322°)

Temperature: 61℉

Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"

Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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  • Lisa Watkins, Washington Sea Grant
    October 9, 2023 3:16 pm

    Hi Catherine, Thanks for another incredibly useful report from Waldron! Unfortunately, we don’t have quite the photo resolution on this end to take a second look at that mystery crab with you this time. In the future, you’re welcome to submit a second, close-up of those tricky ones you’re curious about; we’re always happy to get you an ID on those new or tough ones! Happy Searching!

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