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 ...

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 ...

When was the last time you said "I love you" to a horseshoe crab? You'll have the perfect chance on June 20, when Cape Cod celebrates International Horseshoe Crab Day. Local organizations have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CUMMAQUID — In the tidal flats bordering the beach at Mass Audubon's Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, where the waters of ...

Horseshoe crabs — with their spidery legs, shield-like shells and long tails — might look intimidating. But they’re quite helpless when their awkward bodies flip upside down, and they can’t get ...

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 ...

Taking great care to be gentle, because improper handling of the crab can kill it, Project Limulus researchers tag a Horseshoe Crab at Milford Point. They’ve got 12 legs, 10 eyes, eggs that can ...

This chef-favorite seasonal crab can be fried, grilled, and sautéed easily at home. The best part? You can eat the shell. Summer, sun, and soft-shell crabs — few combinations are as simple and ...