Ocean Guardians: Pacific Mole Crab Study

We have been collecting data concerning the Pacific Mole Crab at Goleta Beach as part of the LiMPETS program. This is monitored by NOAA and the National Marine Sanctuaries. The Pacific Mole Crab, sand crab, are a great indicator species, giving loads of information concerning the health of the ocean environment.

We went to Goleta Beach to study Pacific Mole Crabs. They can get up to 2 inches long. They drink water which have sometimes has poisons in it. Fish eat the crabs. Birds eat the fish and if the crabs have poison, the fish will die. They are an indicator species. — Cayden

As an Ocean Guardian I pledge to…

…bring my own water bottle, mug, utensils and reusable bag.

…say ‘No Plastic Straw Please” when I dine out (even though they are fun).

…pick up at least 5 pieces of plastic pollution whenever I can.

…avoid using balloons

(even though they are fun).

…clean up the beach, park, or creek to leave it better than I found it.

…reuse or repurpose products to extend their usable life.

…engage family, businesses and co-workers to make this promise too.

For my community and my ocean.

Ocean Guardians

Pacific Mole Crab Study

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