Introduction The microbial world is incredibly diverse, with a vast array of microorganisms inhabiting various environments on Earth. Microbes, also known as microorganisms, includ… Read More

Heat-processed shells are like the leather of a shoe Seeds are delicious seafood, but cooking them at home can be a little daunting at first. You’ll want to know how to make fresh pies… Read More

PRESS RELEASE. From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region News Service, Informational Notice as of April 30th, 2021. The following safety notification is from the Cal… Read More

A Burien seafood broker was sentenced Tuesday (May 17, 2022) in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 90 days in prison, and three years of supervised release, for smuggling goods from the Unite… Read More

There has been a spate of dog deaths on UK beaches, particularly around the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk where pets have eaten starfish and other sea creatures washed up on shores in stormy… Read More

Many pathogens can cause infectious illnesses, including bacteria, viruses, fungus, and parasites, which can cause illness and disease. Germs can be present on your skin as well as in your b… Read More

Can a dog eat an oyster? I will quickly say YES. When we talk about Oysters, these are an excessive source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The proteins, mineral and vitamins are richly p… Read More

Is It Safe To Eat A Dead Crab? You are on the beach, and you come along some washed-up crabs. They are dead; but, they look relatively fresh. Should you take these crabs with you and have a… Read More

VASHON, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Department of Health has closed all Vashon beaches, except Quartermaster Harbor, for recreational shellfish harvesting. The News Tribune reports (ht… Read More

PHOTO-ESSAY/ VIDEO/ LINKS. Mussels, clams, and other recreationally harvested mussels in San Mateo County are unsafe to eat. California Department of Public Health has detected elevated leve… Read More

Food poisoning is no fun, but it happens pretty often. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 48 million people get sick every year thanks to foodbo… Read More

Linus Pauling, 1942 [Ed Note: Parts 5 and 6 of our series detailing Linus Pauling’s work on the serological properties of simple substances both focus on the intriguing life stories of… Read More

What is Eutrophication? Eutrophication presents as one of the most serious ecological problems of open water sources such as lakes, oceans and reservoirs. It is characterized by dense algal… Read More