Clam Digging through 3,500 Years of Indigenous History

Newly dated clam gardens show the technology is much older than previously thought.

Feb 27, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

In the Chesapeake Bay, Shell Mounds Show a Long History of Sustainable Oyster Harvests

Indigenous peoples in the Chesapeake harvested oysters sustainably for thousands of years—until the introduction of new techniques by Europeans decimated the stocks.

Nov 22, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Near Fish Farms, Lobster Catches Plummet

Proximity to open-net-pen aquaculture seems to have a big influence on the lobster catch in southwestern Nova Scotia.

Nov 1, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Thousands of Tonnes of Shellfish Have Died in Southern France

Despite the losses, hopes remain high that environmental management measures can save the shellfish industry from even more devastation.

Sep 14, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Brown Crabs Are Attracted to Undersea Power Cables

Electromagnetic fields have complex and possibly harmful effects on the valuable brown crab.

Jul 30, 2018 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Some Plastic Pollution Isn’t Plastic After All

One study finds British Columbia shellfish are surprisingly light on plastic pollution.

Jul 19, 2018 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

The Consequences of China’s Booming Demand for Seafood

The country is putting restrictions on its domestic fishing fleet, but its distant water fleet has been growing to compensate.

Jun 28, 2018 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Synthetic Crab Blood Is Good for the Birds

How the decision to stop harvesting horseshoe crab blood could help a whole ecosystem.

May 24, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes