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are the focus of monitoring programs to assess their populations and ecological impact. The crabs are important ecologically and commercially, and efforts are ongoing to understand their population dynamics and habitat requirements in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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and other finfish that benefit from the abundance of prey such as the invasive crabs. The cove's sheltered waters provide a critical habitat for juvenile fish, offering protection and abundant food resources.
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