Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Christina Norman - Green Crab Week

On this week’s episode of “The Nature of Nantucket,” host Joanna Roche welcomes Christina Norman, Aquarium Director at the Maria Mitchell Association, for a lively conversation about Nantucket’s marine life and the community’s role in protecting it. Christina shares highlights from this year’s Green Crab Week, an island-wide initiative focused on managing the invasive European green crab population. They discuss hands-on public events like trapping demonstrations, educational activities, and the popular Green Crab Derby, where participants of all ages helped catch and collect data on this destructive species. Through education, science, and community engagement, Green Crab Week showcases how islanders can make a real impact in preserving Nantucket’s delicate coastal ecosystems. To learn more about the Maria Mitchell Association visit https://www.mariamitchell.org/.