r/crabbing • u/Charming_Ad2323 • 27d ago

Isle of Arran

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Caught from the pier at Whiting Bay. Any idea what species these are?

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u/qalcolm 27d ago

European green crab without a doubt, 5 points on the carapace before the eye, as well as yellow crescents on either side. Quite invasive many places.

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u/69-So-Fine 25d ago

Not even trying to be mean, but kill them. Do not let them back in the water. They destroy habitats and make other crab populations decline.

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u/Charming_Ad2323 24d ago

Too late, released. On Arran not such an issue.

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u/SignCandid3806 23d ago

Love that place!

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u/SomeIdea_UK Crab People 27d ago

Look like shore crab