Americans shell out more for oysters as wholesale prices soar
Demand remains strong, particularly among younger consumers like Gen Z and millennials, despite the high prices, says report
Shellfish farming still offlimits in Maine following rain-related closure
Despite reopening to the public, the state authorities emphasize that zones previously shut due to pollution and biotoxins remain restricted
Maryland utility ends river, shellfish pollution case by agreeing to $250K consent decree
Despite MetCom's attempts to fix the problem, over 76,000 gallons of sewage ended up in the environment between December 2022 and June 2023
Two California counties issue shellfish warning
Health officials have warned consumers to not eat recreationally harvested bivalve shellfish from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties after toxins were detected
FDA warns of paralytic shellfish toxins in oysters from British Columbia supplier
The US agency advised California restaurants and retailers against serving oysters from Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc., lot #240531JM, harvested in BC on May 30
Taylor Shellfish grapples with biotoxin blooms in Washington’s coastal waters
Taylor's diversification strategy of cultivating shellfish in various Puget Sound growing areas helped mitigate the effects of the temporary Willapa Bay closure
Canada’s CAD 80m geoduck industry at stake as more marine protected areas considered
The process of harvesting geoduck is not invasive, asserts James Austin, president of the Underwater Harvesters Association
Sewage-tainted shellfish sites in Washington state under scrutiny, could halt harvest
Despite heightened concerns over fecal contamination, shellfish from 15 designated areas in the US state's waters have been confirmed safe for consumption
Province wants Canadian government to pitch in for aquaculture insurance
Prince Edward Island presses for aquaculture insurance reform as shellfish farmers continue to await disaster relief 1.5 years post-Hurricane Fiona
Taylor Shellfish aims for 10% growth amidst regulatory changewinds
Bill Taylor sees growth this year on the back of robust shellfish volumes and changes made to retool operations and achieve efficiency amidst labor shortage