Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is organizing a community monitoring event on the Homer Spit to watch for invasive European green crabs. The effort is part of Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week and aims to protect coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
"This season we have observed many salmonberry bushes that appear to be defoliated. It seems something is eating the leaves. We have also noticed the berries look sickly."
A resident of Seldovia reported an infestation of worms infesting an area of salmonberry brush and nettle.
Defoliation of willows, alders, and berry bushes may be related to different insect species depending on the plant.
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