Friday, November 1, 2024

North Coast Icons: Dungeness Crab and Banana Slug Among New State Symbols

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills today, introducing new state symbols that highlight California’s diverse natural heritage.

Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) authored AB 1797, establishing the Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) as the official state crustacean. A key part of the North Coast’s coastal economy, Dungeness crab has been a significant fishery since the 1800s.

AB 1850, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz), designates the banana slug (Ariolimax) as the state slug. The banana slug plays an important role in redwood forest ecosystems and is the mascot of UC Santa Cruz.

Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) authored AB 2504, making the black abalone (Haliotis cracherodii) the state seashell. Once common along California’s coast, this endangered mollusk holds cultural significance for coastal Native American tribes.

These new symbols celebrate California’s biodiversity, with particular significance to the North Coast.

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3 COMMENTS

  1. I have to say without a doubt, that Democrats are the party of the retarded. Lawmakers spending time on stupid shit like this, rather than working on the housing crisis and fleeing business climate. Pat yourselves on the back for getting something done.

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For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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