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Horseshoe Crab History, Biology, Research and Conservation
http://www.ocean.udel.edu/horseshoecrab/
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Overview of the horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus), a major Mid-Atlantic resource. Topics covered include: horseshoe crab biology and life cycle, breeding beaches and ecological importance of horseshoe crab eggs for migrating birds. Biomedical and other uses of horseshoe crabs are explained, and impacts of overharvesting on their populations are described. Current research, fishery management, volunteer conservation projects are presented.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental science
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Biological oceanography
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DLESE Catalog ID: BRIDGE-NOAA-1481
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant Programs
University of Delaware Sea Grant


Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)