Chesapeake Bay Parasite Project
Scientists are studying sites all around the Chesapeake Bay to monitor the spread of an invasive parasitic barnacle that infects native white-fingered mud crabs. We are working to track their populations and need your help!
Project URL: https://serc.si.edu
Geographic Scope: Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
Project Status: Periodically active - recruiting volunteers
Participation Tasks: Data analysis, Measurement, Observation, Sample analysis, Specimen/sample collection,
Start Date: 2003-06-01
Project Contact: cawooda@si.edu
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Fields of Science: Animals, Biology, Ecology and environment, Nature and outdoors, Ocean/water and marine
Intended Outcomes: Research development, Individual learning, Conservation,