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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

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red knottopic1Delaware Bayplace1horseshoe crabtopic1U.S. Fish & Wildlife Serviceorganization1Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Controlorganization1New Jerseyplace1Delawareplace1
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  • SCIENCEAug 1 · 09:00 UTCWHYY
    Red knot populations improve slightly along Delaware Bay, but remain fraction of historic levels

    Red knot populations in Delaware Bay have shown slight improvement, with the highest single-day count since 2019, but remain significantly below historic levels. Overharvesting of horseshoe crabs, used for bait and biomedical purposes, has contributed to a 75% decline in red knot numbers since the 1980s. Delaware and New Jersey have implemented partial protections for horseshoe crabs, but recovery remains limited.

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