Dozens of Horseshoe Crabs appear on Tybee with spawning season in full swing

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Dozens of Horseshoe Crabs appear on Tybee with spawning season in full swing

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — The Horseshoe Crab has definitely entered spawning season in Georgia and dozens of these incredible critters, made their presence known on the beach of Tybee Island today! But did you know that Horseshoe Crabs are not actually crabs at all? In fact, they are more closely related to spiders and scorpions. However, before you get the heebie-jeebies, these living fossils are totally harmless and beneficial for our marine …