New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

“Horseshoe Crabs: Ocean Fun Days Webinar” (watch on VIMEO, 53 minutes and 53 seconds, all ages)

Learn about these amazing East Coast natives with NJSGC educators as they take you on a virtual trip through the life of this “living fossil” species that has lived on Earth for more than 400 million years!

Do you know why their blood is blue or what their telson is used for? Find out during this engaging presentation that touches on horseshoe crab anatomy, their role in the marine ecosystem and how they are helpful to humans. This 60-minute webinar is suitable for all ages, especially children in grades K-8. Air Date: 10/6/2021 @11 a.m.

For more information visit the website njseagrant.org.