New York’s Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) allocation for horseshoe crabs is 366,272 crabs per year. But ...

Hundreds of millions of years later, these species are nearly indistinguishable from their prehistoric ancestors. A horseshoe crab is seen swimming along the sea floor in coastal waters surrounding ...

Horseshoe crab populations continue to decline and that's raising alarm from researchers. The species is continuing on the decline, according to new research from the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk.

A new study looking at horseshoe crabs in the Long Island Sound confirms the ancient creatures face potential extinction. The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.

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 Long Island Sound region’s horseshoe crab population has been in “severe decline” over the last two decades, according to a newly released study. Horseshoe crabs are a species of concern in Long ...

The University of Florida’s IFAS Extension and Florida Sea Grant in Charlotte County are seeking volunteers to help monitor horseshoe crabs in Charlotte Harbor. Volunteers can take part in the Florida ...

In response to worried reports about “dead horseshoe crabs washing up” on some Massachusetts beaches, the state’s division of Marine Fisheries is assuring people that all is well. “It’s OK, the ...

Loss of habitat, overharvesting and a degrading environment have contributed to the persistent "severe decline" of horseshoe crabs in and around Long Island Sound over more than two decades, according ...

When scientist Jennifer Watson saw horseshoe crabs for the first time, she found them endearing. When she learned of the scientific practice of harvesting their blood, she became determined to save ...