New Bill Aims to Protect Horseshoe Crabs

Horseshoe crabs, a species that predates the dinosaurs, play an essential role in ecosystems. Today, these ancient marine creatures face the threat of local extinction due to habitat loss and overharvesting for bait and biomedical uses.

Efforts to protect their future have led to the proposed Horseshoe Crab Protection Bill in New York. If enacted, this legislation would prohibit the collection of horseshoe crabs from the state’s waterways for commercial and biomedical purposes. The bill has already passed both the state Senate and Assembly and awaits the governor’s approval.

Dr. Jane Goodall, a globally respected conservationist, has spoken out in Support of the bill, stating, “I believe New York has an opportunity to lead in this Conservation effort. By signing this bill, you can ensure the survival of the horseshoe crab and the many species that depend on it.”

Aquarist Steve Silverman of Long Island Aquarium emphasized the risks posed by overfishing and the biomedical industry, which uses horseshoe crabs for testing. These pressures, he says, are contributing to the population’s steep decline.

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