Horseshoe crabs are often referred to as the "living fossils" of our planet—the four known species, including three in Asia ...

Another study focused on the survival rates of horseshoe crab eggs in different intertidal zones, finding that eggs had the highest survival rates in mid-intertidal areas. This research ...

One of the key findings from recent studies is the dramatic decline in horseshoe crab egg availability in Delaware Bay, which has been linked to unregulated harvesting practices in the 1990s.

where thousands of horseshoe crabs crawl onto the beaches in May and June. During spawning, several males gather around one female who lays her eggs in clusters of up to 5,000 apiece—ultimately ...

SINGAPORE – Protecting and restoring mangroves, as well as establishing “coastal corridors” in areas where intensive ...

DOVER, Del.— The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission decided this week to forgo a 2024 bait harvest of female horseshoe crabs in Delaware Bay, where the crabs’ eggs provide a critical food ...

The officials started seeing them laying their eggs in natural settings about 10 years ago, meaning that the city is ready to provide a home to the horseshoe crab again. Visit the Kasaoka ...