Articles for tag: coastal ecology, Delaware Bay, horseshoe crabs, Marine Life, wildlife migration

Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Nights Return

Suhail Ahmed

Every May and June, under the soft glow of the moon, the Delaware Bay transforms into a living stage for one of the world’s oldest natural spectacles. Thousands of horseshoe crabs emerge from the Atlantic’s shallow waters, their prehistoric shells glistening in the surf, to spawn on sandy shores—a ritual unchanged for over 450 million ...

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Demark’s Oyster Hunt Turns Foodies into Citizen Scientists

April Joy Jovita

A unique event in Denmark is blending gastronomy with coastal ecology, transforming food lovers into citizen scientists. The annual Østerjagten (Oyster Hunt) at the Salling Sund Bridge in Limfjorden invites participants to wade into shallow waters, collect oysters, and contribute to marine research—all while enjoying gourmet dishes prepared by top chefs. How the Oyster Hunt ...