To sign up to volunteer or learn more about the survey, please contact the survey coordinator, Derek Perry, at derek.perry@mass.gov. Please include within your email the survey location number(s) listed on the map that you are interested in volunteering at.
2022 survey locations
Survey Locations
| 1 | Duxbury | 10 | Erica's Beach |
| 2 | Long Beach | 11 | Morris Island |
| 3 | Millway | 12 | Bass River |
| 4 | Long Pasture | 13 | Monomoy Beach |
| 5 | Sanctuary Beach | 14 | Warren's Landing |
| 6 | Indian Neck | 15 | Tashmoo |
| 7 | Great Island | 16 | Tahanto |
| 8 | Priscilla's Landing | 17 | Swifts Beach |
| 9 | March 2-3 |
Compliance reports
Horseshoe crabs are managed at the interstate level by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). Each year member-states, including Massachusetts, must submit a compliance report to ASMFC documenting the status of the fishery and show that the horseshoe crab population is being monitored and managed properly. To view an annual report, click on the links below.
Contact for Horseshoe crab monitoring
Online
DMF Staff Directory
Contact DMF staff
Fax
(508) 990-0449
Address
836 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744