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Molt Search - Your Chance to Defend Marine Waters Against a Sneaky Invader!
Aug 18, 2023
By Friends of the San Juans
Calling all nature enthusiasts, community scientists, volunteers, and beachgoers! Help combat the growing concern and spread of a destructive menace to the islands and Salish Sea: the European green crab.
Labeled one of the world’s worst invasive species by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, this crab is staging an assault on our marine ecosystem.
But here's where YOU come in! Molt Search empowers every individual to rise as a guardian of the Salish Sea. No cape needed, just a smartphone and a heart full of dedication. Our mission? Conduct a 20-minute survey for crab molts at select beaches throughout San Juan County. Armed with newfound knowledge and guided by an intuitive mobile app, community science volunteers turn detectives, uncovering and reporting crucial findings to combat this invasive menace and safeguard marine waters.
Unleash your inner marine scientist and join the Molt Search team by attending a virtual lunchtime training on Wednesday, August 23rd 11am to 1pm with WSU Extension. Details can be found at https://wsg.washington.edu/event/molt-search-volunteer-trainingzoom/
After the virtual workshop, be part of the action in person with Friends of the San Juans during a Molt Blitz on beaches at the following dates and locations: Friday, September 15th, 4pm to 6pm at Jackson Beach on San Juan Island; or Sunday, September 17th. 1pm to 3pm at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island.
Join the ranks of dedicated defenders and let's make waves together! For more details about Molt Search and Molt Blitz beach events in San Juan County, email Jess Newley, Community Science and Education Director at Friends of the San Juans via friends@sanjuans.org
But here's where YOU come in! Molt Search empowers every individual to rise as a guardian of the Salish Sea. No cape needed, just a smartphone and a heart full of dedication. Our mission? Conduct a 20-minute survey for crab molts at select beaches throughout San Juan County. Armed with newfound knowledge and guided by an intuitive mobile app, community science volunteers turn detectives, uncovering and reporting crucial findings to combat this invasive menace and safeguard marine waters.
Unleash your inner marine scientist and join the Molt Search team by attending a virtual lunchtime training on Wednesday, August 23rd 11am to 1pm with WSU Extension. Details can be found at https://wsg.washington.edu/event/molt-search-volunteer-trainingzoom/
After the virtual workshop, be part of the action in person with Friends of the San Juans during a Molt Blitz on beaches at the following dates and locations: Friday, September 15th, 4pm to 6pm at Jackson Beach on San Juan Island; or Sunday, September 17th. 1pm to 3pm at Odlin County Park on Lopez Island.
Join the ranks of dedicated defenders and let's make waves together! For more details about Molt Search and Molt Blitz beach events in San Juan County, email Jess Newley, Community Science and Education Director at Friends of the San Juans via friends@sanjuans.org
