Melissa in the Morning: Save the Horseshoe Crabs

In Assateague National Park, horseshoe crabs move onto beaches to mate and lay their eggs in the spring.

Melissa in the Morning: Save the Horseshoe Crabs

A new study is sounding the alarm about our horseshoe crab populations, specifically in Connecticut. The research was done by the Maritime Aquarium. What did the data reveal and what are some solutions to protect horseshoe crabs? We spoke with Rebha Raviraj, Project Manager in the Conservation Department at the Aquarium and the lead author on the study.

For more information: https://www.maritimeaquarium.org/newsroom/posts/new-studies-urge-immediate-coordinated-action-for-the-protection-of-horseshoe-crabs

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