Scientists say the horseshoe crab is endangered — and the government failed to protect it

WBUR

Published July 13, 2026 at 11:56 AM EDT

The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the federal government for not including the horseshoe crab in the endangered species list.

Maine Public’s Patty Wight gives us a look at efforts along the state’s coast to protect them.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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