Sat. Jun 3
11:45 am
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02:15 pm
1 mile
Open Event
Search for horseshoe crabs on the day of the full moon. As citizen scientists for Project Limulus we will count, measure and tag the crabs as part of a long-term study of horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) population ecology. Each spring, horseshoe crabs come ashore to breed, often during the full and new moon high tides. Learn about this living fossil’s important role in coastal ecology, and the valuable component of their blue blood that benefits human health. Be prepared to walk a mile along a rocky beach, and wade knee deep into the water. Sturdy waterproof footwear is recommended.
Event Leader(s)
Rain Date
Organization Partners
Meeting Location Details
Park at CT DEEP’s East River Boat Launch at 168 Circle Beach Road in Madison (this location is on the Madison/Guilford border so GPS may show either town). Walk back down the boat launch road, turn right and walk to the end of Circle Beach Road and onto the beach. We will meet on the beach at noon. Please note that parts of the parking lot may flood during moon high tides.
Click on the red map pin for the event address.
No Dogs Permitted