Crabs in fancy dress? The natural world never ceases to amaze. Some crabs are causing trouble in Britain because they have only recently arrived. Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis), with ...

The mitten crab - known as the Eriocheir sinesis - is an invasive shellfish species that wields "furry" claws that looks like mittens and is known to disrupt commercial and recreational fishing.

Focus: To study and recommend fyke nets to reduce numbers of mitten crabs in the River Thames, whilst aiding the conservation of eels. This multipurpose project aims to recommend two types of fyke ...