Protect our UK White-clawed Crayfish from American Signal Crayfish

White-clawed crayfish are an endangered native species in the UK and they are at risk due to the introduction of the invasive American Signal Crayfish who carry a 'crayfish plague'.

Watch this video to learn about how you can help protect our only native crayfish species and understand their current risks.

Report any crayfish sightings, regardless of species, to the Environment Agency Hotline on:
0800 80 70 60 - Ask for the Fisheries, Biodiversity & Geomorphology Team.

Whenever you are using any of our waterways in the UK, remember 3 simple steps to help protect our crayfish:

1. Check:
Check your equipment, boat, and clothing after leaving the water for mud, aquatic animals or plant material. Remove anything you find and leave it at the site.

2. Clean:
Clean everything thoroughly as soon as you can, paying attention to areas that are damp or hard to access. Use hot water if possible.

3. Dry:
Dry everything for as long as you can before using elsewhere as some invasive plants and animals can survive for over two weeks in damp conditions.

Learn more here: https://www.nonnativespecies.org/what...

Visit white-clawed crayfish at Northumberland Zoo and learn more about their fight.