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May–June spawning peaks draw shorebirds and researchers to bay beaches—ethical viewing keeps distance and avoids handling living crabs. See ocean-city-horseshoe-crabs for local context.
Sources: Maryland Coastal Bays Program · Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
