Nova Scotia’s aquaculture classification system extended to shellfish
The classification system is still under development and scheduled to be implemented in March 2025
New England town battles over shellfish constable post
A battle is brewing in the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts over the addition of an extra deputy shellfish constable in the town of Wellfleet
New England oyster farmer wins over one set of neighbors, then battles another
The new challenge against Andrew Van Helmelrijck is being led by "extremely wealthy summer residents," said the oyster farmer in the US state of Rhode Island
Report examines whether hatcheries could help enhance surf clam stocks
Concerns over the impact of offshore wind farms prompted the study to determine whether the industry may need hatcheries to ensure a steady supply of surf clams
BC’s shellfish industry faces stagnation amidst regulatory struggles
The industry's growth is stifled because of a backlog in licensing, which is inhibiting innovation and investments, says Nico Prins, BC Shellfish Growers Association
Clearwater debt restructure sees First Nations put in CAD 100m more; Premium take same amount out
The First Nations coalition that owns 50% of Clearwater, Canada's largest shellfish harvester, has put CAD 100m more into the company's debt structure
Atlantic Red Crab, Sea Watch International spotlighted again over child labor allegations
The US is experiencing an unprecedented surge in child labor. The number of children employed in violation of federal law has increased more than five-fold since a low point in 2015
FAO warns tough year of inflation could hurt shellfish demand at key time
EU shellfish supply this year has risen, despite blue crab eating large quantities of mussels and clams in Italy; scallop biomass in the US overall remains low, a recent report says
Clearwater achieves labor standards certification on fishing vessels
The Bedford, Nova Scotia-based company is the first in Canada to receive certification under the Fairness, Integrity, Safety and Health (FISH) standard for crew
Slimy creature proposed as new aquaculture species not for the queasy
Naked clams offer a unique, sustainable food source but may not be suitable for the squeamish because they closely resemble worms