Michigan's newest Supreme Court justice, Alton Davis, was raised in northern Michigan and -- with the exception of four years spent in Detroit working on a law degree and as a substitute teacher for the Detroit Public Schools -- has lived there his entire life.

The Department of Health (DoH) on Friday warned the public against eating shellfish collected in the coastal areas of Honda Bay in Palawan, Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur, Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar, Murcielagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental, and Sorsogon Bay in Sorsogon due to the presence of toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning or "red tide".

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE -- A regulatory agency has approved a $5,000 fine for a Los Angeles man accused of failing to comply with boating regulations designed to stop nonnative shellfish from infiltrating Lake Tahoe.

Michigan's newest Supreme Court justice, Alton Davis, was raised in northern Michigan and -- with the exception of four years spent in Detroit working on a law degree and as a substitute teacher for the Detroit Public Schools -- has lived there his entire life.

A regulatory agency has approved a $5,000 fine for a Los Angeles man accused of failing to comply with boating regulations designed to stop nonnative shellfish from infiltrating Lake Tahoe.

The Vineyard’s first offshore farm-raised blue mussels will be distributed among Island fish markets and a few restaurants this weekend. The shellfish are being grown as part of a federally and locally-funded offshore aquaculture experiment to bring farm-raised blue mussels to market on the Island.

BRUNSWICK — When Brunswick Marine Resource Officer Dan Devereaux moved to Maine from Michigan, he “didn’t know what a clam was, other than a freshwater clam.”

A regulatory agency has approved a $5,000 fine for a Los Angeles man accused of failing to comply with boating regulations designed to stop nonnative shellfish from infiltrating Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's legal committee took the action... Lake Tahoe - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency - California - Los Angeles - United States

Chef Daniel Link, of restaurants Herbsaint and Cochan, shares his recipes for delicious New Orleans fare like catfish court bouillon, seafood gumbo, pork boudin and bacon praline. Gumbo - neworleans - Pork - Louisiana - Cooking

This week, Whetstone Pond in Jackson County and the South Umpqua River near Canyonville also tested positive for harmful algae levels.

PORTLAND -- Multnomah County and Oregon health officials have issued a toxic algae alert for Blue Lake. Visitors to Blue Lake Park should avoid all contact with the water, officials said. The alert also applies to pets. Fish caught in the lake should should have all skin, organs and fat removed before eating. Do not eat shellfish of any kind from the lake. The public will be advised when the ...

DEWEY BEACH — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a swimming advisory for Tower Road Bay Side, located on the Rehoboth Bay, after this week's test results showed elevated levels of bacteria.

Clams Bouillabaisse is a streamlined version of the traditional Marseilles fisherman's stew. A pot of liquid gold broth, gilded with saffron, sloshing with fennel, shallots, and garlic, white wine and tomatoes and sweet sea clams.

BRUNSWICK — When Brunswick Marine Resource Officer Dan Devereaux moved to Maine from Michigan, he “didn’t know what a clam was, other than a freshwater clam.”

Mark Lenocker pulled the first of three lids off a septic mound system at a North Whidbey home Wednesday afternoon and immediately knew something was wrong. A solid mass of shiny-brown sewage was at the top, nearly overflowing from the underground tank.

JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Oysters harvested in Mississippi fishing waters are not contaminated with oil and are safe to eat, officials say. Mississippi - United States - Oyster - Fish - Shellfish

A northeast Ohio man whose bear killed its caretaker last week visited Athens 20 years ago, with a wrestling bear act that even then was drawing criticism from animal-rights groups.

A ban on harvesting mussels, clams, scallops and oysters is put in place after poisonous batches were found.

A complete listing of events, activities and happenings on Cape Cod this week from fundraisers to hikes, stage shows to things to do for kids.

DENNIS — A town historical committee last night approved an aquaculture company's plan to install a wind turbine on its property near Chapin Memorial Beach.