Mission & Goals

Mission

reTURN the Favor is a collaborative effort that enables organized volunteers to save horseshoe crabs stranded on New Jersey’s seasonally closed and open beaches

Program Goals

1. Rescue stranded horseshoe crabs.
2. Provide an organized way to rescue horseshoe crabs on New Jersey’s closed beaches.
3. Increase awareness of horseshoe crabs, shorebirds and their management.
4. Collect data and information on stranded crabs, potential hazards, and tagged crabs to aid in management and restoration