Jefferson County
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA
Molt Search Report
User Submitted Data
Observation Type: Timed survey
Molts/crabs found: Yes
I think these are all red rock. Sometimes hard for me to tell the difference between dungeness even with looking at the rostrum Thanks
Tidal Overview
2 hours 14 minutes before high tide
Data from PORT TOWNSEND (6 miles away)
Water Level (at time of report): 6:01 pm, 7.2' MLLW
High Tide (Predicted): 8:00 pm, 8.9' MLLW
High Tide (Observed): 8:06 pm, 8.6' MLLW
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Weather Overview
Wind Speed: 6.9 MPH
Wind Direction: NW (320°)
Temperature: 71℉
Rainfall (Calendar Day): 0"
Rainfall (Past 24 Hours): 0"
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Hi Jamie, Great job on the ID! All of these are red rock crabs, just like you thought. When you have all one species like that, I know it can be tricky to not start cluing in on individual specimen differences and doubting yourself (my brain definitely does it!) In case it can be helpful for reassurance, here are some side-by-sides of red rock, Dungeness, and graceful crabs: https://wsg.washington.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/MEGRvCAPRvMEMA-Slides.pdf Glad you’re part of this important work with us!