Presented by Environmental Science Center

Green Crab Molt Search Training- May 30 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)

Registration ends Friday, 05/29/2026 11:59pm PDT

About This Event

Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join ESC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant's Crab Team & Washington State University Extension. 

At this training you'll learn:

  • About the threats posed by this invasive species and what's being done about it. 
  • How to identify native and European green crabs. 
  • How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through MyCoast

Registration required for all participants. This training is geared toward ages 13+. We'll start inside our center at Seahurst Park and then venture outside to the beach. We stay in the high tide zone so there will be uneven surfaces with mostly rocky and sandy substrate.

Contact our Community Engagement Director for questions at katy@environmentalsciencecenter.org

Sponsored by: Washington Sea Grant & 4Culture

About This Event

Learn how to identify and report invasive European green crab sightings in the Salish Sea! Join ESC in a growing citizen science project called Molt Search, managed by Washington Sea Grant's Crab Team & Washington State University Extension. 

At this training you'll learn:

  • About the threats posed by this invasive species and what's being done about it. 
  • How to identify native and European green crabs. 
  • How to do a Molt Search and submit your findings through MyCoast

Registration required for all participants. This training is geared toward ages 13+. We'll start inside our center at Seahurst Park and then venture outside to the beach. We stay in the high tide zone so there will be uneven surfaces with mostly rocky and sandy substrate.

Contact our Community Engagement Director for questions at katy@environmentalsciencecenter.org

Sponsored by: Washington Sea Grant & 4Culture

Getting There

Seahurst Park
2220 SW Seahurst Park Road
Burien, Washington 98166
United States

Meet at the Environmental Science Center building on the north end of the park. Take the main trail past the restrooms and playground. It is a 5-10 minute walk depending on where you park.