Invasive Asian shore crabs compete with juvenile lobsters for food and shelter
Asian shore crabs (Hemigrapsus sanguineus; Figure 1) are a small species of crab that live in rocky intertidal habitats along the coast. Native to eastern Asia and the Japanese archipelago, […]
Temperature, not tides, influence horseshoe crab spawning activity in New Hampshire’s Great Bay
The Atlantic horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a marine invertebrate whose native range spans from the Gulf of Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. This species is ecologically and economically […]
Potential impacts of invasive green crabs on American lobsters
Green crabs (Carcinus maenas) are a relatively small species of crab that live in intertidal zones and shallow coastal waters (Figure 1). They are native to the Atlantic coast of […]
Horseshoe crab spawning activity after beach nourishment
Horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) are a species of marine arthropod native to the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from the Gulf of Maine to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico […]
Comparing habitat preference of aquatic life between beaches and riprap in Delaware Bay
Due to sea level rise and increased development in coastal areas, shoreline armoring has become an increasingly popular strategy to protect coastal communities and infrastructure. These armoring structures include seawalls, […]
The plainfin midshipman: habitat extremophile
The plainfin midshipman, Porichthys notatus, is a deep sea marine fish. However, researchers don’t need advanced submersibles or complex fishing gear to study this species All they need is a […]
