Gig Harbor, WA

Pierce County

Molt Search Report
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06/14/2025 | 1:43 pm




Collected crabs

Observation Type: Opportunistic observation

Molts/crabs found: Yes

European green crabs found: Yes

Number of European green crab molts found: 1

Green crab #1

Condition of European green crab #1: Alive

Sex of European green crab #1: Uncertain

06/14/2025 | 1:43 pm

Tidal Overview

6 hours 57 minutes after high tide

Data from Tacoma Narrows Bridge (2.2 miles away)

High Tide (Predicted): 6:46 am, 10.4'

■ Observed ■ Predicted water level ⬤ Report time

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 9.1 MPH

Wind Direction: SSE (158°)

Temperature: 63℉

Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"

Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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  • Elyse Kelsey
    June 18, 2025 4:26 pm

    Hi Marr! Thanks for keeping a lookout for European green crabs in the South Sound! I am happy to report that this green colored crab is NOT a European green crab! While it is probably the most green colored crab I have ever seen, it is in fact a hairy shore crab (Hemigrapsus oregonensis), which is a native crab species to Washington. Crabs can come in many different colors so coloration is not the most reliable way to identify different species. Check out our Molt Search ID guide here: https://wsg.washington.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Molt-Search-ID-Guide-compressed.pdf for more information on how to identify European green crabs! Best, Elyse (WSG Crab Team)

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