Hatfield Visitor Center

Crustaceans

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A close up view of a Dungeness crab. Its eye stalks peer straight ahead. Also, its massive front claws are in view.

Discover Oregon Crustaceans

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A view of the crustacean station exhibit at the Hatfield Visitor Center. The four tanks that are built into the wall are interconnected to let the crabs move through the tanks.

Crustaceans include a large, diverse group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimps, prawns, krill, and barnacles.

Currently we are showcasing four types of crabs found along the Oregon coast.

Pacific Rock Crab
Northern Kelp Crab
Pygmy Rock Crab
Dungeness Crab

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A Pacific rock crab is on display at Oregon Sea Grant's Visitor Center.

Contact Info

Oregon Sea Grant
Oregon State University
1600 SW Western Blvd
Suite 350
Corvallis OR 97333
Corvallis Office: 541-737-2714
Visitor Center: 541-867-0100, #2
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