Have you seen horseshoe crabs spawning during May or June? NJDEP wants to know when, where, and how many.

– Phone 1-877-TAG-CRAB (1-877-824-2722). Or Report Online.

– Read excellent info and links on HSCs by National Audubon Society.

– Read Philadelphia Inquirer article.

– X-RATED! See horseshoe crabs mating at IBSP. Over 18 only.

If you have seen any horseshoe crabs spawning during May or June, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife wants to know when, where, at what tide, and how many. Phone 1-877-TAG-CRAB (1-877-824-2722).

In May 2001 Save Barnegat Bay volunteers noticed a pair at our Lavallette bay beach cleanup. We phoned in the information. Doing so helps the Department begin to gather data on where habitat in need of protection may be located. Since that time others have noticed horseshoe crabs spawning at the Lavallette bay beach and in Normandy Beach.

High tides on the days and nights around full and new moons are peak spawning times.

Fill out the online Horseshoe Crab Spawning Identification Form from NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Learn more from the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife on how to save horseshoe crabs.

X-RATED! See photo of horseshoe crabs mating at Island Beach. (Over 18 only.)

Read excellent info and links on HSCs by National Audubon Society.

Update:Read Philadelphia Inquirer article.