Horseshoe Crab Survey
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Horseshoe Crab Survey
Biologists at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) have initiated a statewide survey to identify nesting beaches where horseshoe crabs mate and lay eggs. With the help of the public, FWRI's goal is to identify these beaches around the state. By filling out the questionnaire below, you will directly contribute to the success of this survey.
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. Location of sighting
(city, beach name; please indicate any other details that might be important).
Location of sighting (city, beach name; please indicate any other details that might be important).
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. County of sighting
County of sighting
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. Date of Sighting
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Date
Date of Sighting Date Month
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Day
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Year
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. Time of sighting.
Time of sighting.
Morning (6 am-12 pm)
Afternoon (12 pm-5 pm)
Evening (5 pm-9 pm)
Night/early morning (9 pm-6 am)
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. Number of Horseshoe Crabs counted:
Number of Horseshoe Crabs counted:
Total
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. Gender
Gender
females
males
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. Were the crabs mating? (i.e., two or more crabs attached)?
Were the crabs mating? (i.e., two or more crabs attached)?
Yes
No
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. Did you observe any juvenile crabs (about 4 inches wide or smaller in size)?
Did you observe any juvenile crabs (about 4 inches wide or smaller in size)?
Yes
No
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. Did you observe any dead crabs?”
Did you observe any dead crabs?”
No
Yes (please list how many)
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. Additional Comments
(please note characteristics of the habitat, tides, horseshoe crab behavior, etc.)
Additional Comments (please note characteristics of the habitat, tides, horseshoe crab behavior, etc.)
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. May we contact you if we have questions about your sighting?
May we contact you if we have questions about your sighting?
Yes
No
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