| Index | Europe | East N. America |
| West N. America | Other Invasions | Conclusions |
| Bibliography | Characteristics | Megan McCormick 1999 |
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A few sites from around the world dealing with various green crab subjects.
British Marine Life Study Society Carcinus maenas Page
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Carcinus Fact Sheet
Marine Crustaceans of Southern Australia- Picture Gallery
Oregon Sea Grant
Pathways and Management of Marine Nonindigenous Species Washington and British Columbia
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Green Crab Conference Summary