Project Limulus

Project Limulus is a regional program organized by Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. The objective of this program is to better understand the distribution, movement, longevity, and mortality of horseshoe crabs in Long Island Sound. Horseshoe crabs are a near-threatened species and overharvesting has led to a dramatic decline in Long Island Sound. Participants can attend a virtual training session via Zoom to discuss the biology of horseshoe crabs, as well as the protocol for counting and tagging at the beach. A separate day will be dedicated to the beach event, participants meet at Hammonasset to take part in tagging and monitoring horseshoe crabs. Virtual session is free to attend. Field session is Members: $9; Non-members: $12.

Click this link to register for the Project Limulus Virtual Training and Info Session on June 5th at 6 p.m.!

 Beach Event at Hammonasset -TBD Registration is required

Participant Requirements for Field Session:

Ability to navigate uneven and sandy terrain

Comfortable being near/handling horseshoe crabs

Comfortable being near water

For further information about community conservation science programming or inquiries regarding participation, please contact Education Program Director, Heather Kordula, at hkordula@ctaudubon.org or (860) 598- 4218