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Flattop crab Petrolisthes eriomerus
Petrolisthes eriomerus is a species of marine porcelain crab found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the flattop crab. It is a flattened, rounded animal, with a carapace up to 20 mm (0.8 in) across. It is a filter feeder, and also sweeps food from rocks. This crab is found on the shore and at depths of up to 90 metres (300 ft) on the western coast of North America from California to Alaska. It prefers areas with strong currents and can be found under rocks, especially those embedded in sand or shingle, among seaweed and in beds of mussels on both exposed and sheltered coasts. (Wikipedia)
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result of four births and three deaths, according to the Center for
Whale Research, which is responsible for the annual census on July 1
each year. Christopher Dunagan reports. (Puget Sound Institute)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 252 AM PDT Thu Jul 17 2025
TODAY W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds. Areas of dense fog this morning.
TONIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog in the evening.
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