Maryland
Thousands of crabs wash up on Maryland shores after ‘blue blood’ harvested, suit says
Thousands of dead horseshoe crabs are washing up on Maryland shores after having their “blue blood” harvested, according to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity.
The suit, filed Wednesday, accuses the Maryland Department of Natural Resources of failing to release information detailing exactly how thousands of horseshoe crabs are killed, bled or injured by pharmaceutical companies and fishermen annually.
The process the Department uses to determine when crabs can be harmed is “shrouded in secrecy,” the Center for Biological Diversity claims, adding that this means that they and other parties “can’t meaningfully participate in protecting the imperiled animals,” which are threatened with extinction.
According to the lawsuit, horseshoe crabs are in need of protection because biomedical companies harvest and drain their blue blood, which is then used to detect toxins in drugs and medical devices – a practice that was vital in the production of Covid-19 vaccines.
Lawsuit data shows that horseshoe crab blood harvests have virtually doubled since 2017, with nearly one million horseshoe crabs harvested for their blood in Maryland in 2022.
The lawsuit says that while synthetic alternatives to horseshoe crab blood tests are already being used in Europe, companies in the United States have been slow to adopt the alternatives.
“It’s outrageous that a shared treasure like horseshoe crabs can be killed and injured at such high levels and that details of these slaughters are then hidden from the public. We’re wiping out one of the world’s oldest and toughest creatures through indifference and brutality,” said William Snape, an attorney representing the Center for Biological Diversity.
He added that data surrounding horseshoe crabs should be made “available to the interested public.”
“By shielding huge corporate interests from accountability, the Department of Natural Resources is severely harming the horseshoe crab, Maryland’s shared beaches and the residents of Maryland.”
In 2021, Ocean City, Maryland, experienced a significant die-off of horseshoe crabs, leading to thousands of the creatures clogging local canals. This event was exclusive to horseshoe crabs, with no other aquatic species involved or observed alongside them.
Mass die-offs of horseshoe crabs were noted again in Ocean City in both 2022 and 2023. Additionally, a similar die-off occurred at Brigantine Beach, Maryland, in 2022.
Horseshoe crabs are distinctive brown arthropods, characterized by their armored bodies, ten eyes, and long, spiked tails. They pose no threat to humans. Each spring, these crabs participate in large spawning events along the Atlantic coast, laying their eggs on beaches.
Horseshoe crabs have a long history, dating back over 450 million years, making them nearly twice as old as the dinosaurs. However, in recent decades, their populations have significantly declined in all states, including Maryland. Recent years have seen several mass mortality events for horseshoe crabs along the Atlantic coast.
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — The names Liam and Oliva topped the list of the most common baby names selected in 2025, according to the Social Security Administration.
An annual list of popular baby names has been released since 1997, many providing a glimpse into naming trends over the year.
Here’s what names were commonly picked across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Listed in order of ranking
Girls
Washington D.C. – Emma, Sophia, Isabella, Lucy, Zoe
Maryland – Ailany, Charlotte, Olivia, Mia, Sophia
Virginia – Charlotte, Emma, Sophia, Olivia, Amelia
Boys
Washington, D.C. – Noah, Theodore, Henry, Liam, William
Maryland – Liam, Noah, Lucas, Theodore, Oliver
Virginia – Liam, Noah, Theodore, Oliver, Henry
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 13 drawing
22-31-52-56-67, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 13 drawing
Midday: 0-7-1
Evening: 0-7-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 13 drawing
Midday: 8-8-2-4
Evening: 2-2-3-8
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 13 drawing
Midday: 6-0-9-7-9
Evening: 5-4-7-4-6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 13 drawing
9 a.m.: 02
1 p.m.: 15
6 p.m.: 12
11 p.m.: 09
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from May 13 drawing
09-13-22-37-38, Bonus: 21
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 13 drawing
08-13-39-63-66, Powerball: 02
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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