Talk:Carcinus maenas

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We propose to add a section titled "Non Indigenous Range" and to add information to the "Ecology" and "C. maenas as an invasive species" section.--PBG250 00:04, 6 December 2005 (UTC)


I have a question: In areas where they are particularly bad, why has nobody thought to try to fish them as food (soft shelled?) They may not be very big, but as they are indeed reproducing like rabbits I think a large pot full of them could compensate....