Sea Crow Press

02/07/2025

Slip into the rhythm of the shore with Moon Tide: Cape Cod Poems by Mary Petiet. 🌊

These luminous poems echo the pulse of salt air, shifting dunes, and the wild peace of the coast. A love letter to Cape Cod and to the quiet strength found in nature, memory, and resilience.

📖 Perfect for your beach bag or bedside.
🕊 Published by Sea Crow Press, rooted in place, voice, and heart.

➡️ Available at seacrowpress.com and wherever indie books are sold. http://bit.ly/44mEptf

28/06/2025

Sun, salt, and stories. Whether you’re toes-in-the-sand or curled up on the porch, our summer picks deliver strong voice, deep heart, and unforgettable places.

From Cape Cod coves to imagined worlds, Sea Crow Press has your next beach read ready.

Shop now at seacrowpress.com or ask for us at your local indie bookstore.


https://www.seacrowpress.com/summer-beach-reads

🌾 From Cape Cod coves to imagined worlds, Sea Crow Press has your next beach read ready. Shop now at seacrowpress.com or ask for us at your local indie bookstore.

27/06/2025

Did you know that storytelling can foster a deeper connection to nature? At Sea Crow Press, we explore this relationship through our diverse range of books. Join us as we delve into the importance of eco-conscious literature! 📚🌍

26/06/2025

Happy birthday Sea Crow Press! Five years ago we announced our first book, Moon Tide: Cape Cod Poems! It’s been an amazing five years and we’re looking forward to many more!

23/06/2025

Looking for a good read? Check out our latest blog post on choosing books that resonate with your values and interests! Dive into literature that inspires and educates! 🌊📖

21/06/2025

'Marc Woodward's imagery elevates the natural world...Birds, sky and trees glimmer like new-found things...'
— Helen Ivory
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20/06/2025

🌍 Did you know that eco-literature can inspire change? At Sea Crow Press, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect readers with the natural world. Discover how our books address ecological themes and promote sustainability. 📚✨ Check out our collection today! Visit https://wix.to/k7vQDCE

20/06/2025

‘Didn’t Carl Sagan say we are all made of star stuff and doesn’t that apply to the humble ancient Horseshoe crab?’ From the poem 'Crab Nebula' by Mary Petiet in ‘Moon Tide’

International Horseshoe Crab Day is celebrated every year on June 20th to raise awareness about one of Earth’s most ancient and fascinating creatures—horseshoe crabs. These marine arthropods have been around for over 400 million years, earning them the nickname “living fossils”.

But this day isn’t just about marveling at their longevity. It’s a call to action. Horseshoe crabs are vital to both ecosystems and human health. Their eggs are a crucial food source for migratory birds, and their unique blue blood contains a compound called limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL), which is used to test vaccines and medical equipment for bacterial contamination. In other words, if you've ever had a safe injection or surgery, you might have a horseshoe crab to thank.

The Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and horseshoe crabs have a very special relationship. The Refuge is one of the few places in New England where large numbers of horseshoe crabs still spawn in significant numbers each spring.

This spawning event is critical not just for the crabs, but for migratory shorebirds—especially the Red Knot, a federally threatened species. These birds travel thousands of miles from South America to the Arctic, and they rely on the protein-rich eggs of horseshoe crabs to refuel during their journey. Monomoy serves as a vital stopover where Red Knots and other shorebirds like Ruddy Turnstones and Sanderlings feast on the eggs laid in the sand.

Without healthy horseshoe crab populations at Monomoy, these birds might not survive the rest of their migration. So, protecting the crabs here means protecting an entire migratory network that spans continents. It’s a quiet but powerful drama that plays out each spring on the refuge’s tidal flats and sandbars.

Unfortunately, these creatures face serious threats from overharvesting, habitat loss, and climate change. That’s why International Horseshoe Crab Day was established in 2020 by the IUCN’s Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group—to spotlight conservation efforts and encourage global cooperation to protect all four species of horseshoe crabs.

It’s a day to celebrate resilience, but also to reflect on how we can coexist with a species that’s survived mass extinctions, only to be endangered by modern human activity!

You can view a short video of our Horseshoe Crab friends on the Refuge's South Monomoy Island here...https://youtu.be/S8uMo4tiLvI

18/06/2025

✨ Featured Spotlight: Dive into Amy Weldon's captivating new book, 'Creature: A Novel of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein.' 🌟 Join us as Amy delves into her writing process, inspirations, and the rich Gothic atmosphere of the Romantic era. 📚👻 Discover the fascinating blend of historical and fictional worlds. Read more now: [https://wix.to/ikN1oO6](https://www.seacrowpress.com/post/featured-spotlight-amy-weldon-s-creature)