Here in serene North Pacific waters, the European green crab is an unwelcome inhabitant. Like other invasive species, green crabs leave a trail of destruction behind, so people are mobilizing to remove these crabs before they establish a foothold. How can eDNA stop this crustacean invasion before it’s too late?
From invasive crabs to lost whales, tapping into the world of environmental DNA can be the key to solving some of nature’s biggest riddles. Join us as we crack the code on nature and unlock mysteries in our newest series, The Nature Files.
Published on Hakai.org in Spring 2024. Producer, editor, videographer.
Katrina Pyne | Halifax, N.S. 