About the Blue Crab
Blue Crabs Few animals feel more closely tied to Lowcountry waters than the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus). The name literally means “beautiful savory swimmer,” which feels like a pretty accurate description. Equipped with 3 walking legs, a claw, and a rear swimmerette on each side, these crabs glide sideways through the water. Blue crabs are…
Horseshoe Crabs – Creature Feature!
By Capt. Weatherly While many people are familiar with the sea turtles that visit our beaches to nest, they’re not the only ones laying eggs this time of year. June also marks the peak of horseshoe crab nesting! Horseshoe crabs spend most of their lives offshore, but during late spring and early summer they emerge…