# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MoltBlitz with PTMSC
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The emerging invasion by European green crab (Carcinus maenas) threatens shellfish and juvenile Dungeness crab, eelgrass beds which provide critical habitat for juvenile salmon, the food supply for shorebirds, and the overall health of Washington’s marine waters. 

Washington State University Extension and Washington Sea Grant have teamed up to launch a growing volunteer-based early detection program called Molt Search. Trained community members contribute to early detection of invasive European green crab while also tracking native Dungeness crab across Washington’s shorelines.

Join our MoltBlitz!

Meet at the PTMSC Exhibit
502 Harbor Defense Way

No RSVP needed.

To participate: 

Attend a training. For a list of all upcoming trainings around the Salish Sea go to wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/
Download the MyCoast app and make an account. The MyCoast app is free and available for download for Apple or Android. 
Start molt searching!
Questions? Contact: hsanders@ptmsc.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/port-townsend/moltblitz-with-ptmsc/200030200772120
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Port Townsend
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States
- **lat**: 48.13678
- **long**: -122.76252
- **full address**: 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MoltBlitz with PTMSC being held?
  - **A:** MoltBlitz with PTMSC takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 502 Harbor Defense Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MoltBlitz with PTMSC?
  - **A:** MoltBlitz with PTMSC is organized by Port Townsend Marine Science Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MoltBlitz with PTMSC is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Port Townsend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MoltBlitz with PTMSC sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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