Description: Welcome to the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Commission. Find out about our history, our work and how to get involved in marine conservation in one of our seven county Marine Resource Committees.
European green crab, considered one of the world’s most damaging invasive species, could threaten native organisms and nearshore habitats in Washington inland marine shorelines, as has been seen in other parts of the world where they have established invasive populations. The Northwest Straits Commission works to remove green crabs through coordination of collaborative trapping efforts.
Eelgrass meadows provide benefits to the people and species living in Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. Establishing Voluntary No-Anchor Zones and encouraging recreational boaters to anchor out of eelgrass will protect existing eelgrass habitat and promote habitat recovery and resilience by preventing damage to eelgrass beds from anchor scour.
Derelict and abandoned vessels have the potential to impact estuarine and marine ecosystems and community access to recreation and resources.
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