Ancient Neighbors, Modern News. Along our Gulf, horseshoe crabs still shuffle in with the moon, laying eggs that feed hungry travelers like red knots. Regulators up north just kept protections for females in Delaware Bay, and more labs are switching to synthetic safety tests so fewer crabs are bled for medicine. Spot a pair at high tide—especially near full or new moon? Be our science scout and log it with FWC’s Horseshoe Crab Watch. Small notes, big impact for a 450-million-year story.

Pairs are most often seen near high tide around full/new moons; sightings are useful year-round. Check your tide table before you scout.

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Tip: scout an hour around the tide that brackets this phase. Quick tools: Local tides • Mote beach conditions

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Station: NOAA Venice Inlet — #8725889 • Check full tide table