Blue beats green: Agonistic interactions between Atlantic blue crabs and European green crabs in the Gulf of Maine
Samantha A. Smith, Reuben P. Siegel, Laura C. Crane, Kayla B. Cheney, Benjamin C. Gutzler, Jaret S. Reblin, Jason S. Goldstein, Christopher D. Wells
This study examines agonistic interactions between Atlantic blue crabs and European green crabs in the Gulf of Maine, finding blue crabs kill green crabs, especially smaller ones, with no effect from alternative prey.
Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology · Jun 3, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology