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 ...

Burrowing shrimp are small marine excavators native to Washington. They make their homes deep in the sediment by digging, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marcus Nilsson When we think about the world of shellfish, there is tremendous diversity to consider—and there always seem to be ...

Harvesting shellfish without purification has not been allowed in Boston Harbor since 1925, when a national typhoid epidemic was linked to contaminated oysters. (Video by Jenna Perlman/Globe staff) ...

Oysters and clams harvested by Gomez Shellfish in Hammersley Inlet, Washington, were recalled for potential norovirus contamination, which can cause serious digestive illness.

Officials said they completed required water and shellfish testing and results "met national standards for safe shellfish harvest." ...