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Horseshoe crab tagging demo by AIA this Saturday

(May 18, 2017) Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the Friends Group of Assateague Island National Seashore (ASIS), will host “Horseshoe Crab Ecology and Tagging Demonstration” on Saturday, May 20.

Meet at 12:30 p.m. for refreshments prior to the program which begins at 1 p.m.
Horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) will soon grace the shores of the coastline of the mid-Atlantic states to undergo an ancient mating ritual during the full and new moons in late spring through early summer. 
Get the fascinating story of this amazing living fossil and find out how other species have come to rely on it for survival by joining AIA volunteer and citizen scientist, Dick Arnold, for an informative and hands-on program discovering horseshoe crabs and how valuable this creature is to the global ecosystem. 
In addition, participate in a live tagging demonstration to find out how horseshoe crabs are monitored and why. This is an experience for the whole family and suitable for all ages.
The program will be held at the Assateague Environmental Education Center, located at 7206-2 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.
The Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), a 501(c)3 organization, is the Friends Group to benefit Assateague Island National Seashore. AIA financially supports educational, interpretive, scientific and recreational programs. All funds raised by AIA are for the direct benefit of Assateague Island National Seashore. Donations are tax-deductible.  
For more information, call 443-614-3547 at or email outreachAIA@gmail.com.