Think of buttery lobster tails dipped in lemon, garlicky prawns sizzling in a pan, or a plate of creamy mussels served with crusty bread. Shellfish have that irresistible charm, rich, juicy, and full ...

Local shellfish including native razorfish and flat oysters, and feral pacific oysters, are showing strong ecosystem benefits for marine species within the Port River estuary ecosystem in ...

While kelp is known as a nutritious food item for sea creatures and humans alike, harvesting kelp may be a new way to help keep bivalves such as clams and oysters—a more common food source and marine ...

There are many kinds of mussels, both freshwater and saltwater, but the variety that is most likely to land on your plate is the blue mussel. Also known as edible mussels, these creatures live in a ...

Aquaculture is currently the third-most lucrative fishery in New England, after lobster and scallops. Oysters, and increasingly, kelp, are two of the most commonly grown foods. Now, a new study says ...

If you’re looking for healthy animal protein, nothing on Earth beats seafood. But it can be hard to know what to eat. There’s mercury in the tuna, bycatch on the shrimp boats and pesticides in the ...

Dear Dr. K: I know I should be eating fish regularly, but I don’t like fish. Is it OK to eat shellfish instead? Dear Reader: Eating fish several times a week is good for your heart, and may also be ...