FACT: LAL IS SAVING THE ATLANTIC HORSESHOE CRAB

Thanks to its use in biomedical research, the horseshoe crab maintains its protected status, allowing the population to continue to flourish. Without the continued need for the horseshoe crab by the biomedical industry, the legal protection for this special species would not be guaranteed, and horseshoe crabs would again fall prey to use as bait by fisherman.

Currently, myths are being disseminated within the biomedical industry about the population status of the Atlantic horseshoe crab and the use of its blood in LAL. We present some key facts and scientific data to educate those who might be concerned about the horseshoe crab and to clear up any confusion.

Charles River Advocacy: The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab Conservation Video Our new video highlights our continued commitment to the conservation of the horseshoe crab. Watch it now.

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How Citizen Scientists Are Protecting Horseshoe Crabs The Mystic Aquarium guest events focus on protecting the horseshoe crab through population counts, midnight tagging events and marine debris removal activities. Learn about their activities.

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Atlantic Horseshoe Crab Poster Request a complimentary poster and display your commitment to the Atlantic horseshoe crab. Read about our conservation efforts.

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Ever Had an Injection? Thank a Horseshoe Crab Every FDA-certified parenteral drug must be tested for bacterial endotoxins. What may be surprising is that this very important test is dependent on the horseshoe crab. Read the full story.