There are a lot of questions as to how blood harvesting affects the American horseshoe crab population, but some researchers are dedicated to the cause of protecting such a significant resource.

What is an Atlantic horseshoe crab? Atlantic horseshoe crabs may appear alien, but their history as earthlings is pretty impressive. They’ve been around for 450 million years, predating the ...

When water temperatures rise to 60 degrees and level off after the last cold snaps of winter, the coastline welcomes ...

13 stunning photos from this year’s best wildlife photographers 13 stunning photos from this year’s best wildlife photographers Horseshoe crab blood is key to making a COVID-19 vaccine—but ...

The horseshoe crab has been on Earth for 350 million years. An ancient and complex anatomy hides within its domed shell. From its 10 eyes to its tube-like heart, the horseshoe crab's unique ...

Environmentalists warn of the threat to endangered horseshoe crabs in Balasore due to destructive fishing practices and lack ...

Horseshoe crab blood is a vital resource to the medical field. It's unique in more ways than one: the blue color and its ability to identify bacterial contamination in small quantities.

This body of work should be both original and outstanding. Laurent Ballesta (France) goes looking for horseshoe crabs in the protected waters of Pangatalan Island, the Philippines. Laurent watched as ...

Beer, horseshoe crabs and all things Delaware will be celebrated at 302 Day, an event to be held at Dogfish Head 's Milton ...

In a rare and touching moment, a horseshoe crab comes to the aid of its stranded friend. Watch as this ancient creature proves that even marine life can show incredible teamwork and resilience.

JOHOR BARU: Ahmad Mustafa used to sell horseshoe crabs for a living, a job he inherited from his father – until he noticed a decline in the population of the species. But he did not give up.

NEW YORK— Environmentalists are outraged over Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent decision to veto the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act, which prohibits the taking of horseshoe crabs from New York waters.