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Ghost Crabs as an Example of Beach Life Threatened by Beach Traffic

Imperiled: The Encyclopedia of Conservation, Vol: 1-3, Page: 727-732
2022
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Ghost crabs ( Ocypode sp.) are important bioturbators in coastal deserts in subtropical and tropical regions and contribute to the transfer of energy from the ocean and to wild animals in the dunes of the deserts further inland. However, threats to the ghost crab habitats are rising due to increased use of their beach habitat as recreational areas and as easy “roads” for accessing remote areas where infrastructure and roads are few. This may impact the ghost crab populations and the conservation of these ecosystems. Vehicle traffic on these sandy beaches creates environmental harm that indicates a need to implement vehicle management strategies that meet conservation needs.

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