Horseshoe Crab Biology and Lagoon Shoreline Nesting

Kirk Fusco

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST

Join us at the Ted Moorhead Lagoon House as Kirk Fusco of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection presents on the biology of horseshoe crabs. Horseshoe crabs, although often difficult to find in the IRL, play a critical role in Lagoon ecology. They are both anatomical and biomedical marvels, with their species existing unchanged for over 400 million years. Beyond describing horseshoe crabs’ fascinating biology, this presentation will also begin to delve into the little-known topic of their seasonal movements and ranges.

The seminar will end with a live Q&A session. Given the limited seating in the Lagoon House and an increased demand for in-person tickets, there is a $5 in-person attendance fee. Please feel free to bring your own lunch. Coffee and cookies will be provided. Viewing Lagoon at Noon presentations via Zoom remains free. We thank you for your continued support of our Lagoon at Noon Program.

The Zoom link will be in your confirmation email. A recording of the presentation will be posted to MRC's YouTube page for future viewing.

About the Speaker

Kirk Fusco is an environmental scientist who has spent over 150 days working at sea, tagged a variety of aquatic animals, and currently works for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves office. A graduate from the Florida Institute of Technology with a degree in Marine Biology, Kirk’s career centers around the preservation of coastal environments. His professional experience includes Gulf of Mexico pelagic species monitoring, shoreline habitat restoration, sea/shorebird nesting monitoring, horseshoe crab acoustic tagging, and threatened species response. His overall passion focuses on coastal conservation for future generations.

January 2026 Lagoon at Noon

By Marine Resources Council

January 2026 Lagoon at Noon

Horseshoe Crab Biology and Lagoon Shoreline Nesting with Kirk Fusco