https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/horseshoe-crabs-hochul-bait-alternatives-fpi9ytxj
Jan 17, 2026 - As New York phases out horseshoe crabs, researchers and fishermen explore alternative baits to maintain the whelk fishing industry.
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https://www.treehugger.com/are-horseshoe-crabs-endangered-6361716
Two of the four extant species of horseshoe crab are listed on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. Discover what's threatening these "living...
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https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/06/horseshoe-crab-lawsuit-maine-federal-government
Jan 6, 2026 - Will Harlan, a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity, says since 2000, horseshoe crab populations have crashed by more than 70% across their...
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https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/reading-horseshoe-crabs-2026-wishes-tranquil-life-lirr-price-hikes-dam-repairs-jcvbg670
Jan 6, 2026 - The LIRR is instituting price increases and new rules that make the ride into New York City more expensive and more annoying.
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https://www.thoughtco.com/horseshoe-crabs-4147315
Did you know the horseshoe crab is more like a spider than a crab? Learn how these marine arthropods keep you safe during medical procedures.
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