Budd Inlet has been closed to recreational shellfish harvesting due to unsafe biotoxin levels. High levels of the biotoxin that produces diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) were recently detected in ...

In Alaska, a state brimming with iconic wildlife — from grizzly bears to king salmon, humpback whales to harbor seals — the charismatic, densely coated sea otter stands out as perhaps the state’s most ...

People should avoid eating sport-caught mussels, oysters, clams and scallops in San Luis Obispo County until further notice, the California Department of Public Health warned Friday afternoon. Bivalve ...

There are plenty of reasons to include more seafood in your diet, and increasing your protein intake is one of them. Protein provides amino acids that our body needs to grow and repair healthy muscles ...

Those thinking about harvesting shellfish will want to wait. Paralytic shellfish poison has been detected from Alki Beach to Dash Point State Park, and all along eastern Vashon-Maury Island, including ...

State officials have closed beaches in West Seattle and Vashon Island to recreational shellfish harvesting, after detecting unsafe levels of a potentially deadly toxin in the marine animals, Public ...

An area where shellfish are harvested has been temporarily closed after bacteria levels were found to exceed "permitted" levels. Shellfish beds at Stubborn Sands, Heacham, have been closed to ...

Seafood may lead to a longer, healthier life, thanks to its rich combination of nutrients. "The zinc, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fats in fish and shellfish reduce inflammation and promote healthy aging, ...

Connecticut harvests 20 million oysters each year. The shellfish is becoming increasingly popular with diners every year, too. But with such a high demand, what’s happening with the supply? That’s ...

Blue mussels at Nahku Bay. Every few weeks, at low tide, Liam Wirak-Cassidy heads to a handful of beaches in Haines. He scoops up about two dozen blue mussels, marks where he found them, and freezes ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. California health officials are urging ...

Shellfish allergy symptoms typically develop within minutes after ingesting seafood or shellfish. They can last from several hours to a few days, depending on the severity of the reaction and the ...