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Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey
May 21, 2025
Each spring, thousands of horseshoe crabs return to the shores of the Delaware Bay in New Jersey to spawn—a spectacular natural event that plays a vital role in the coastal ecosystem. NJDEP Fish & Wildlife Marine Resources Administration staff conduct annual surveys at night, tracking spawning activity and population sex ratios. This research helps guide management efforts to ensure a balanced approach to protecting horseshoe crabs and the wildlife that depend on them…. Learn More