Shellfish biotoxin closes entire Oregon Coast to mussel harvesting, sends some people to hospital

By April Ehrlich (OPB)
May 31, 2024 8:39 p.m. Updated: June 3, 2024 3:10 p.m.

Paralytic shellfish poisoning is the most severe type of shellfish poisoning. It’s tied to algal blooms that state officials say are getting worse along with climate change.