Coastal Bays Horseshoe Crab Habitat
The Sensitive Areas Horseshoe Crab dataset shows areas within Maryland's Coastal Bays that are significant for Horseshoe Crab breeding populations. Horseshoe Crabs use sandy beach areas for breeding. The coverage differentiates potential breeding habitat (hcrab_rank=3) from confirmed breeding locations (hcrab_rank=5).
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| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| contactPoint |
{ "fn": "Open Data Administrator", "@type": "vcard:Contact", "hasEmail": "mailto:no-reply@opendata.maryland.gov" } |
| description | The Sensitive Areas Horseshoe Crab dataset shows areas within Maryland's Coastal Bays that are significant for Horseshoe Crab breeding populations. Horseshoe Crabs use sandy beach areas for breeding. The coverage differentiates potential breeding habitat (hcrab_rank=3) from confirmed breeding locations (hcrab_rank=5). |
| distribution |
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| identifier | https://opendata.maryland.gov/api/views/6vve-qf7s |
| issued | 2025-07-22 |
| keyword |
[ "amphibian", "biot", "biota", "dnr", "dynamic", "fish blockage", "forest interior dwelling", "horseshoe crab", "kml", "living resources", "maryland", "md", "md imap", "natural heritage", "reptile", "sensitive species", "shorebirds", "terrapin", "terrapins", "vector", "wfs", "wms" ] |
| landingPage | https://opendata.maryland.gov/d/6vve-qf7s |
| modified | 2026-06-09 |
| publisher |
{ "name": "opendata.maryland.gov", "@type": "org:Organization" } |
| title | Coastal Bays Horseshoe Crab Habitat |
