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Invasive green crabs could be coming to a restaurant near you

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Green crabs are an incredibly successful — and harmful — invasive species. They thrive in ocean waters the world over, including in New England.

Although traditionally only used as fish bait, some chefs are now serving green crab at Boston restaurants.

Today, Radio Boston Producer & Director Amanda Beland joins The Common to explain how green crabs are harming our local environment, and what some people are doing to fight back.

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