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Washington Says No To Poisoning Native Shrimp To Protect Oyster Beds
Washington regulators turn down shellfish growers' request to use pesticide on native shrimp.

Can Kelp And Seagrass Help Oysters Adapt To Major Ocean Change?
The oceans off Oregon and Washington are ground zero for ocean acidification, and Northwest scientists are working on new ways to adapt.

If You're Eating Shellfish, You're Eating Plastic
Scientists predict that plastic in the ocean will eventually outweigh fish in the ocean. But how many of those plastics are ending up in our seafood, and where are they coming from?

Predicting Toxic Algae Blooms Just Got Easier
OSU scientists have developed a way to predict spikes in domoic acid off the West Coast. The toxin can accumulate in some seafood and be harmful to humans if consumed.

Toxic Algal Bloom Hits West Coast
The West Coast is experiencing the largest toxic algal bloom in the last decade. This toxin has caused many shellfish fisheries to close down.
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Go Undercover With Northwest Shellfish Detectives
Poachers are illegally harvesting and selling Puget Sound shellfish in back-alley deals. Detectives are on the case, trying to protect natural resources and public health.