Shellfish are extremely important to various ocean ecosystems globally, yet they are some of the most overlooked species. One example is the Atlantic giant cockle, which feeds on plankton, helping to ...
The study explores the impact of octopus predating on shellfish after a survey of fishers.
Starting in about 2010, many towns on the Cape began trying to increase shellfish populations and credit them for their nitrogen-removal work.
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Inside Climate News report that Maine's shellfish harvesters face increasing ...
Mussels from Prince Edward Island, cockles from New Zealand, periwinkles from Cape Cod and clams from Vancouver -- the shellfish on our dinner plates have flown in from all over for the occasion. And ...
The waters of Boston Harbor are now clean enough that shellfish from its outer communities can be eaten without first running ...
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 ...
It's the season for shellfishing in parts of the Westport River, where people are braving the cold weather. Here's where to ...
A new threat to New England's shellfish industry seems to be establishing itself more firmly, and regulators are trying to stay ahead of potentially deadly blooms of toxic algae that may be driven by ...