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Senate bans biomedical harvesting of horseshoe crabs amid conservation concerns
3781444 · June 12, 2025
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The Senate approved a ban on harvesting horseshoe crabs for biomedical purposes in New York, citing population declines and ecological impacts on migratory shorebirds; the measure drew debate over biomedical supply and alternatives.
The New York State Senate on Tuesday passed legislation banning the harvest of horseshoe crabs for biomedical purposes within the state, citing steep population declines and the species’ role in coastal ecosystems.
Supporters said the harvest threatens the animals and the shorebirds that rely on their…
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