Description
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking a research study to evaluate the logistics and costs associated with collecting, storing, pooling, and transporting European green crabs to appropriate composting and/or other types of disposal sites in 15 communities on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The study will include interviews with the communities and existing disposal sites, and will result in a final written report presenting results and recommendations. The contractor will be required to participate in a kick-off meeting, submit a progress report, and a final report by July 31, 2026.
• The study will evaluate the logistics and costs of collecting, storing, pooling, and transporting European green crabs.
• The study will include interviews with 15 communities and existing disposal sites on Cape Cod.
• The contractor will be required to submit a progress report and a final report.
• The final report must be submitted by July 31, 2026.
• The study will also evaluate the best feasible means of humanely dispatching the crabs.