Tide Pool and Sandbar Life Savary Island

Northern Kelp Crab

Pugettia producta, known as the northern kelp crab or shield-backed kelp crab, is a species of crab in the family Epialtidae.

Red Rock Crab

Cancer productus, one of several species known as red rock crabs, is a crab of the genus Cancer found on the western coast of North America.

Graceful Rock Crab

The graceful rock crab or slender crab, Metacarcinus gracilis (the naming convention recognized by WoRMS) or Cancer gracilis (the naming convention recognized by ITIS), is one of only two members of the genus Metacarcinus, recognized by WoRMS, whose chelae (claws) are white tipped, the other crab being M. magister (Dungeness crab). Both ...more ↓

Dungeness Crab

The Dungeness crab, Metacarcinus magister (the naming convention recognized by WoRMS) or Cancer magister (the naming convention recognized by ITIS), is a species of crab that inhabits eelgrass beds and water bottoms on the west coast of North America. It typically grows to 20 cm (7.9 in) across the carapace and is a popular seafood prized for its sweet and ...more ↓

Graceful Kelp Crab

Pugettia gracilis, known as the graceful kelp crab, is a species of crab in the family Epialtidae.

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