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The lifesaving secret hidden inside a horseshoe crab's blue blood
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Horseshoe crab populations are declining due to their use in the biomedical industry, where their blue blood is harvested to test medical products for bacterial contamination. Conservationists are concerned about the environmental impact, as these crabs are vital to the coastal ecosystem.
CHATHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A familiar sea creature that has helped save lives for decades may now need saving itself.
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