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a quarter-sized clump of dozens of horseshoe crab eggs — tiny, bluish orbs — in a hand

Photo By/Credit

American Littoral Society

Date Shot/Created

04/06/2023

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Horseshoe crab eggs are a "calorie powerhouse" for many animals along the coast. Efforts to restore sand to beaches has resulted in successful crab spawning.

Ecosystem

Coastal

Recreational Activity

Wildlife watching

Subject tags

Coastal restoration

Coastal zone management

Coasts

Invertebrates

Marine ecology

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