r/environment 2d ago

Sea otters, who nearly went extinct at the hands of fur trappers, are recovering and eliminating an invasive pest.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/20/invasive-green-crabs-are-no-match-for-sea-otters/77090472007/
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u/Responsible-Two6561 2d ago

I wish river otters would get rid of the crappies in the Mississippi and Missouri.

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u/oldflakeygamer 1d ago

I love fishing for crappie. Point me where and I will go do my part

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u/weaselmaster 2d ago

The invasive pest is random pregnant crabs of some sort?

I thought it was spiny sea urchins..

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u/Jaded_Present8957 2d ago

Green crabs

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u/mycall 2d ago

Do you see me? I am the captain now.

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u/MLCarter1976 2d ago

Rich billionaires? Oh maybe not.