Molt Search activities are permitted in Washington State Parks under Scientific Research Permit #230603| Washington Sea Grant
If you find a suspected European green crab or its shell in Washington, take photos and report it as soon as possible using the form below. At this time, we are not asking the public to kill suspected green crabs. This may sound counterintuitive but is intended to protect native crabs from cases of mistaken identity. As a Prohibited species, it is illegal to possess a live European green crab in Washington.| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Physical description| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife