Increasingly Acidic Seas Threaten Oyster Farming

Researchers and hatcheries are exploring new ways to protect shellfish in the Pacific Northwest, although Trump budget cuts may thwart their efforts.

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The Yellow Sea Dispute Between China and South Korea

China has installed large steel cages and a former oil drilling rig in the Yellow Sea, raising concerns in South Korea that they could be used for military purposes.

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New Trade Deal Could Boost UK Food Exports to EU, Including Shellfish

Brexit had complicated many of Britain’s food exports to Europe. A new trade deal between the U.K. and the E.U. could make them easier, including for shellfish farmers.

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On Remote Scottish Island, a Smoking Opportunity Awaits

A “serial business creator” and owner of a fish smokery on Colonsay, population 125, says he’s willing to give away his business, free.

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What Kind of Seafood Is Sustainable?

We asked the experts how to make smart choices at the fish counter, for your health and for the environment.

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NOAA Staffing Cuts Threaten Years of Salmon Harvests

In Washington, where salmon is a multibillion dollar industry, government staff terminations and budget freezes may put salmon production at risk.

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A Fish Farm Offered 40,000 Pounds of Salmon for Free. There Was a Catch.

When an upstate New York salmon farm went out of business, nonprofits had days to find a way to catch, refrigerate and clean more than 13,000 fish.

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