Proceedings 2011/020
Regional Advisory Process on European Green Crab, (Carcinus maenas), Populations and Mitigations in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region; March 17, 2010
Chairperson: Earl Dawe
Rapporteurs: N.D. Templeman and T. Wells
Summary
The European green crab, (Carcinus maenas), was first discovered in Newfoundland in 2007. Over the last several years, green crab populations in the Region have become established in areas where they have the potential to cause significant ecological and economic impact if left uncontrolled. The potential impacts associated with establishment of green crab in Newfoundland have gained the attention of communities, governments, stakeholders and the media. A Regional Advisory Process was organized to bring together all available scientific information on green crab in Newfoundland, and to inform and guide Regional policy makers, managers, stakeholders and communities.
The process compared scientific experiences from other Canadian Regions and outside of Canada. The status and trends of green crab populations in Newfoundland were summarized, compared with other areas of invasion, and information on potential mitigations, control mechanisms, and areas requiring further research were identified.
This advisory process was held on March 17, 2010 at Clovelly Golf Course Gazebo in St. John’s, NL. Participants included those from Science, Policy and Economics, and Oceans, Habitat and Species at Risk Branches of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as well as individuals from Provincial governments, academia, and communities. Special participation included those that attended via internet from California and Oregon, USA and Dalhousie University, Canada.
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