Horseshoe crabs have roamed Earth's oceans for hundreds of millions of years, and their secrets go far deeper than a ...

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 ...

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 crabs along New Jersey’s Delaware Bay are showing signs of recovery after 15 years of sharp decline. But ...

Horseshoe crab populations have crashed and their habitat is disappearing. Advocates say Endangered Species Act protections are urgently needed.(Courtesy Gregory Breese/USFWS) When you walk down the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes 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, ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Carl Safina, endowed professor for nature and humanity at Stony Brook University. Plenty of people have never seen a horseshoe crab. Of those who have, plenty ...

ALBANY — New York State is coming to the aid of Long Island’s horseshoe crabs, an ancient and alien-looking species that has unique biomedical properties in its bright blue blood that played a role in ...