Horseshoe crabs are not endangered or threatened in Massachusetts, but their numbers are at historic lows. To protect the species, state wildlife officials are rolling out new regulations. As of 2024, ...

A savory yet sweet, juicy, tender meat that’s served seasonally in the Lowcountry, is back in season. This time of year, ...

Watch a blue crab molt as it escapes its shell. Learn how crabs shed exoskeletons, survive vulnerability, and grow larger.

BAY POINT, N.J. — Susan Linder was hunting for buried treasure. Kneeling at low tide, the biologist dug up small shovelfuls of sand, scanning each scoop for tiny jewels. One yielded a cluster of ...

“The population of horseshoe crabs is not stable on Long Island,” says Dr. John Tanacredi, a global expert on a creature that has existed for 455 million years. Tanacredi is director of the Center for ...

These prized mud crabs start as microscopic larvae, grow in massive open ponds where many escape, and some are even raised individually in “shoe box” systems before becoming luxury meals worth over ...

These prehistoric marine animals take to the beaches and salt marshes every spring for this reason. Where can you see them.

The beloved seafood and soul food restaurant known for "proudly serving bold Bay Area flavor" is diving into Havana, Florida ...

Invasive green crabs are harming habitats in the pacific northwest. A solution? Researchers say catch 'em and eat 'em. Scott Simon talks with marine scientist Shon Schooler. To save the crabs, you got ...