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Scientists say the horseshoe crab is endangered — and the government failed to protect it

The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the federal government for not including the horseshoe crab in the endangered species list.

Maine Public’s Patty Wight gives us a look at efforts along the state’s coast to protect them.

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