Florida's farm-raised oysters are filtering millions of gallons of water daily while creating jobs and reviving marine ...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Feb. 5, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The waters of Escambia Bay are open ...

Shellfish are extremely important to various ocean ecosystems globally, yet they are some of the most overlooked species. One example is the Atlantic giant cockle, which feeds on plankton, helping to ...

The reopening follows testing that confirmed the water and shellfish meet NSSP standards under the Biotoxin Management Plan.

The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Inside Climate News report that Maine's shellfish harvesters face increasing closures due to climate change and pollution, threatening their livelihoods.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons... Read Story ...