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 ...

As New York phases out horseshoe crabs, researchers and fishermen explore alternative baits to maintain the whelk fishing ...

Horseshoe crabs have lived on earth for nearly half a billion years. The Center for Biological Diversity says their populations have plummeted. The Center for Biological Diversity has sued the ...

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, ...

Horseshoe crabs face serious danger when they become flipped or stuck, because exposure can quickly turn fatal. This video captures a tense moment in the shallows as one horseshoe crab appears to ...

"We're so proud that Connecticut can be a role model for these other states," one advocate said.

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 ...

The east coast’s horseshoe crab spawning season generally runs from May through June, according to DNR. The crabs typically spawn during a full moon, when the high tide allows them easy access to the ...

The horseshoe crab in the amazing YouTube clip captured at Aquaria KLCC in Malaysia appears to have gotten itself in a tricky situation! You normally see them scuttling around the ocean floor, but ...