Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others ...

The FDA issued a warning last week that shellfish originating from growing areas in Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay, Oregon, may be contaminated with the toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, ...

With all the talk about the disease-fighting, life-extending superpowers of the Mediterranean diet, a lot of people are trying to cram more seafood into their meals. But while there are endless ...

There’s nothing more summery than shucking some oysters, but you might want to think twice before you slurp them down—or at least check where your haul is coming from first. That’s because some ...

As the official start of summer approaches, federal officials are warning Americans to take extra precautions when eating oysters and clams to avoid a potentially deadly illness known as paralytic ...

Harvesting shellfish in the Poquoson River and its tributaries is not allowed until after Jan. 6, 2026 due to a sewage leak ...

Seafood like shrimp, crab, and lobster are a type of shellfish. Shellfish are good for your brain and heart, but it’s common to have a food allergen to foods in this group. Shellfish have been eaten ...

Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet. Fish and shellfish contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids. A ...

All of Willapa Bay is currently closed to recreational shellfish harvest due to an elevated Diarrhetic Shellfish Poison toxin result... Read Story ...

The public are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the eastern Bay of Plenty region due to the presence of biotoxins. “Routine tests on mussels from Te Kaha have shown ...

Portions of the Poquoson River will be closed to shellfish harvesting for at least several weeks starting Wednesday due to ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.