Language of God 143. The Ocean Declares | Horseshoe Crabs, Hospitality & Creatureliness
Jun 20, 2024
Marine biologist Bob Sluka and coral biologist Margaret Miller join to explore horseshoe crabs, hospitality, and creatureliness. They discuss paying attention to surrounding creatures, extending hospitality, learning from the ocean, and worshiping the creator. The episode emphasizes the value of conservation efforts and the importance of embracing hospitality towards all beings.
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Horseshoe Crab Day
- Jim Stump and Colin Hugorff visited a beach in Titusville, Florida to observe horseshoe crabs spawning.
- They learned that horseshoe crabs aren't true crabs, but are more closely related to spiders and scorpions.
Horseshoe Crab Blood
- Horseshoe crabs have existed for 400 million years, remaining largely unchanged.
- Their blood is crucial in the pharmaceutical industry for detecting endotoxins, ensuring drug sterility.
Horseshoe Crab Importance
- Horseshoe crab eggs are a vital food source for shorebirds like the red knot.
- Their populations are vulnerable due to habitat loss, use as bait, and biomedical bleeding.