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Shellfish growers in Willapa Bay in southwest Washington, the self-styled "Oyster Capital of the World," are alarmed by an invasion of potentially destructive non-native European green crabs.
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Washington health officials are warning of a spike in shellfish-related illnesses believed to be connected to last month’s heat wave.The Washington…
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In July of 2018 and 2019, large numbers of oysters, cockles and clams died on beaches all around Puget Sound. No one knew why. It was a particularly bad…
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A potentially record-setting season for razor clam digging in Washington has come to a screeching halt. Warm water off the coast has helped toxic algae…
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A federal judge has thrown out a general permit for the shellfish industry in Washington that has reduced the regulatory burden on them for decades. Now,…
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It’s been five years since Washington first launched a strategy to tackle ocean acidification. A new report from the state says it’s still getting worse,…
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Mild summer weather is nice for enjoying a day at the beach. But the sunny days also create favorable conditions for poisonous bacteria that can cause…
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Ocean health is at stake as Congress decides whether to confirm the next head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The nominee faced…
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Good news for those who love local oysters and clams: the state Department of Health says there’s been a steady improvement in water quality for nearly a…
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http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-955155.mp3This story has been updated to correct the dollar amount the state believes…