The local newspaper Made In Perpignan recently published a comprehensive article on the issue of the blue crab proliferation in the region and the research conducted by our team at the Oceanological Observatory of Banyuls-sur-Mer (LECOB Laboratory).
In this article, published on October 2, 2026, journalist Philippe Becker explores the ecological and economic challenges posed by this invasive species in the Canet–Saint-Nazaire lagoon and the Catalan coast.
The work of Sergio Martín Sánchez (PhD student) and the insights provided by Stéphane Hourdez are highlighted to explain:
- The population dynamics and monitoring of blue crab larvae.
- The mitigation strategies being studied (management of the grau sluice gates, search for local parasites, ecological forecasting).
- The challenges facing local biodiversity and fisheries.
Read the full article:
