View Related Episode: Bird Flu, Green Crabs, Borax Lake Chub, Mickey Hot Springs Photo-essay

First spotted in Oregon in the late 1990's, the green crab is a non-native species threatening Oregon's central coast. Green crabs have a history of habitat destruction in other parts of the world. The are aggressive predators and can have a significant impact on native clams and mollusks. Although not yet a serious problem in Oregon, scientists are researching the habits of the crabs to help develop management solutions.

First Broadcast: 2007
Producer: Jim Newman

Appeared in episode: Bird Flu, Green Crabs, Borax Lake Chub, Mickey Hot Springs Photo-essay

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Wolves return to Oregon in packs
by Ed Jahn | 11/20/2009
It seems like just yesterday I went to eastern ORegon to report on the “potential” for wolves to return to Oregon. That was in 2006 (episode 1607). Well, there have been reports all throughout the last year of wolves showing up, with a few videos offered as proof, followed by a wolf attack on livestock [...]
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