HORSESHOE CRAB MOON follows scientists, researchers and citizen scientists who are studying the decline of the horseshoe crab along the East coast. Horseshoe crab numbers have been declining rapidly over the last few decades due to the downturn in water quality, and the over-harvesting of horseshoe crabs for bait. The film also looks at the resulting crash of the red knot, a globe-trotting sandpiper, which depends on horseshoe crabs eggs for sustenance during its incredible migrations. The number of migrating red knots has dropped nearly 80% in the last few years.

The film also tells the inspiring story of the scientists and field biologists’ successful efforts to connect the relationship of the moon, tides, horseshoe crabs and sandpipers. Diligent data collection and scientific documentation is used to understand the interdependence of these populations, and guide the most effective way that scientists and the public can help in reinvigorating the horseshoe crab and red knot populations and restoring the health of the bay.

Location: Virtual. Open to stream any time during our event window.

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Hosted by Sustainable Woodstock and Pentangle Arts. Made possible by our underwriters VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION and MASCOMA BANK and sponsors Ellaway Group, The Unicorn, and Mark Knott DDS.