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The horseshoe crab has survived for 450 million years — but today, its biggest threat is us.

Its bright blue blood, worth over $15,000 a quart, powers a test that keeps vaccines and medical devices safe. But every year, hundreds of thousands are captured and bled, with many dying afterward. This decline ripples through ecosystems, leaving endangered shorebirds like the red knot without food.

There is hope. A safe lab-made alternative exists, and conservation groups are working to protect spawning beaches and rescue stranded crabs.

Take Action: Learn how you can help protect horseshoe crabs through the Wetlands Institute: https://wetlandsinstitute.org/conserv...

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