Squid, cuttlefish, octopus and other cephalopods will now be included within the regulatory definition of shellfish.

North Shore shellfish beds that have been closed for almost two weeks after a sewage spill in the Merrimack River will soon ...

"I wanted to find a way to help those folks out who still have to pay their bills even though beds were closed," said Gov.

Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others can cause devastating economic and ecological effects. University of Maine ...

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There’s nothing more summery than shucking some oysters, but you might want to think twice before you slurp them down—or at least check where your haul is coming from first. That’s because some ...

Shellfish harvesting at Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton will remain closed through next week in anticipation of ...

Researchers say the remarkable fossil preserves embryos and larvae inside the animal's gills, offering a rare glimpse into reproduction during the age of dinosaurs ...

As the heat of summer begins, officials are reminding shellfish enthusiasts about safety when it comes to harvesting, and ...

As I was growing up, any time my mother suggested buying mussels or cockles for dinner, my gran would pipe up with the old adage that “you should only be eating shellfish when there’s an ‘R’ in the ...

British Columbians are being warned to check before harvesting shellfish this summer because contaminated shellfish can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. The B.C. Centre for ...