Researchers have uncovered a key weapon in the molecular arsenal the infectious bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. para) uses to kill cells and cause food poisoning in its human host.

The rust tide algae bloom scientists linked to the decimation of last year’s scallop seed population returned late last month, but marine department officials said it’s too early to tell what effect, if any, it will have on the island’s shellfish population and their eel grass habitat.

( UT Southwestern Medical Center ) Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered a key weapon in the molecular arsenal the infectious bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. para) uses to kill cells and cause food poisoning in its human host.

When it comes to leasing commercial shellfish beds in Short Beach, the Branford Shellfish Commission (BSC) still feels the waters are muddy on some facts. At a well-attended Aug. 10 BSC meeting,...

In the face of the biggest oil spill in U.S. history in the Gulf of Mexico , our nation, more than ever, recognizes the importance of the ocean to our economy and our way of life. It is crystal clear that taking risks with the health of the ocean can result in dire consequences.

A six-year-old boy died while six of his relatives were hospitalized after eating shellfish contaminated with red tide toxins in Sorsogon province in Bicol.

SORSOGON, Philippines - A boy died while 8 more members of his family were rushed to hospital after eating shellfish contaminSORSOGON, Philippines - A boy died while 8 more members of his family were rushed to hospital after eating shellfish contaminated with red tide toxins.ated with red tide toxins.

BY JACQUELINE HLAVENKA Staff Writer An effort to restore the eastern oyster population to the Keyport Harbor officially came to a close on Aug. 9, a day that marked the shutdown of the largest shellfish restoration project in New Jersey and New York. read more

On Monday, Louisiana's shrimpers could shrimp again. On the first day of the state's fall season, boats began unloading their catch at bayou-side docks, and processors began peeling, freezing and packaging the shellfish for the long trip to America's dinner plates. Shrimp - Fish and Seafood - Home - Cooking - Shellfish

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed its earlier opinion that 400g is an appropriate size for a large portion of shellfish, for marine biotoxins not to pose a risk to human health.

The state Department of Health has closed shellfish harvesting from the shores of Maury and Vashon islands after a potentially life-threatening toxin was found at elevated levels in some samples.

Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) has been detected at levels of concern in shellfish samples collected from Vashon-Maury Island. As a result, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has closed Vashon-Maury Island to the recreational harvest of shellfish.

Recreational shellfish harvesting has been banned on the entire west coast of Whidbey Island, from Possession Point to Deception Pass, due to the discovery of dangerous marine biotoxins.

Shore diggers can now dig for clams anytime between sunrise and sunset.

The deaths of thousands of bubble shellfish along the Hardy Inlet is being investigated by the Department of Water.

TACOMA — State health officials have closed most Pierce County beaches to shellfish harvesting because of red tide. Red tide is a naturally occurring neurotoxin that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning if consumed. The News Tribune of Tacoma reports that the Health Department found potentially fatal levels in shellfish samples collected from Day Island and Penrose Point.

State health officials say they still consider two Southeast Alaska residents who died not long after suffering symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning to be victims of a recent outbreak, even though their deaths were caused by other factors.

TACOMA, Wash. - State health officials have closed most Pierce County beaches to shellfish harvesting because of red tide. Red tide is a naturally occurring neurotoxin that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning if consumed. The News Tribune of Tacoma reports that the Health Department found potentially fatal levels in shellfish samples collected from Day Island and Penrose Point. The closure ...

State health officials have closed most Pierce County beaches to shellfish harvesting because of red tide.

In 2006 EFSA was asked by the European Commission to give a scientific opinion on EU shellfish limits to protect human health, and methods for analysing marine biotoxins set out in EU legislation.