The summer research students working on team Crab Boyle are investigating what terrestrial animals and birds recognize the invasive crab as a food source.  So far, the birds seem uninterested, but the raccoons are not only coming to snack each night, but also bringing friends!  The photo at left was captured with a web cam set up with a motion sensor.  You can see the raccoon taking advantage of a meal served in a plastic storage bin containing water and crabs.

Based on preliminary data, raccoons see invasive crabs as a delicacy!