Shellfish

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.

Washington health officials are warning of a spike in shellfish-related illnesses believed to be connected to last month’s heat wave.The Washington…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

Ocean health is at stake as Congress decides whether to confirm the next head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The nominee faced…

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…

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-955155.mp3This story has been updated to correct the dollar amount the state believes…