Conservationists say policy gives red knots a ‘fighting chance of survival’

Far fewer of the imperiled shorebird were counted on Delaware Bayshore beaches this year than last

More than 1 in 6 species are in danger of extinction this century

Increase reflects success of beach closures, dune repair along Delaware Bay

Horseshoe crab harvest banned on South Carolina beaches in bid to save food source for migrating birds

Federal agency proposes designating 233 acres of ‘critical habitat,’ including Horseshoe Island

For the last 25 years, wildlife biologist Larry Niles has made it his mission to prevent red knots and horseshoe crabs from going extinct.