The American horseshoe crab has survived for millions of years but now faces decline due to habitat loss and overharvesting.

Along the Atlantic Coast, one species is supporting ecological and human health — the American horseshoe crab. In Maryland, horseshoe crabs are a common site on the coast and in coastal bays. Harvest ...

Horseshoe crabs may appear passive, but their underside is equipped with multiple jointed legs designed to grip, push, and ...

On a windy morning at Kelly Park East, a small group of volunteers fan out along the shoreline, clipboards and buckets in ...

Horseshoe crabs are not endangered or threatened in Massachusetts, but their numbers are at historic lows. To protect the species, state wildlife officials are rolling out new regulations. As of 2024, ...

Several locals have reported "unusual amounts of dead horseshoe crabs" washing up on Massachusetts beaches in recent days. However, officials say the spectacle is no cause for concern, as they're just ...

Horseshoe crab populations in Rhode Island have not rebounded in 25 years despite restoration efforts. The crabs are harvested as bait for fishermen, and their blood is used to test for bacterial ...

These prehistoric marine animals take to the beaches and salt marshes every spring for this reason. Where can you see them.