Getting to Know European green crab

• FREE
• 15m

This course provides a fantastic general overview of the European green crab, Carcinus maenas. It includes a biological synopsis with life-history characteristics and key identification tips, its distribution and describes the impacts of C. maenas. You’ll also learn how to report it and about Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFOs) Aquatic Invasive Species Program. 

AUDIENCE: Anyone interested in learning more about European green crab.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please use speakers or headphones as audio is included and disable pop-ups for the best user experience.

DURATION: Approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Once completed, you can continue on to gain your Section 52 Scientific Collection/AIS Control Licence by completing the Trapping and Licencing; European green crab Program - click here.

Thank you to the Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Pacific Salmon Foundation, and the Port of Vancouver for their support in the development of this e-learning course.