Elkhorn Slough researchers find sea otter population helps stop invasion of green crabs
Briefly

"I've studied green crabs in estuaries on three coasts and two continents for decades, and this is one of the first pieces of good news we've gotten," said Rikke Jeppesen.
"The new study is first-time evidence that the recovery of the otters is benefitting the overpopulation of invasive species," indicating a significant ecological relationship.
"We set traps and are delighted that we no longer catch large green crabs," Jeppesen said, highlighting the positive impact of sea otters in controlling invasive species.
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