Burien, WA

King County






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: Molt

Sex of European green crab #1: Uncertain

Also submitting Dungeness crab molt data: Yes

Number of Dungeness crab molts found: 3

Sex of Dungeness crab #1: Uncertain

Sex of Dungeness crab #2: Uncertain

Sex of Dungeness crab #3: Uncertain


06/29/2025 | 11:27 am

Tidal Overview

3 hours 42 minutes after high tide

Data from Duwamish Waterway, Eighth Ave. South (4.7 miles away)

High Tide (Predicted): 7:45 am, 8.8'

Observed Predicted water level Report time

Weather Overview

Wind Speed: 11.6 MPH

Wind Direction: N (354°)

Temperature: 71℉

Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"

Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"

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  • Elyse Kelsey
    June 30, 2025 1:38 pm

    Hi Gabriella, Thanks for your report from Burien yesterday! I am happy to report that the crab you identified as a European green crab is actually a native hairy helmet crab (Telmessus cheiragonus). This crab is commonly mistaken for a green crab because of its funky color, texture, and shape! However, it has more than five marginal teeth on each side of its carapace which rules it out as a green crab. Thanks for keeping an eye out! Best, Elyse (WSG Crab Team)

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