Hoodline

Drayton Harbor Shellfish Shut Down After Norovirus Scare

On March 5 the Washington State Department of Health, via Whatcom County, ordered an emergency closure of recreational and commercial shellfish harvest in Drayton Harbor after illnesses were linked to ...

WA proposes tighter rules on harvesting shellfish, including geoducks

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing rule changes around harvesting shellfish from the state's public beaches.
KGW8

Paralytic shellfish poisoning found along Washington Coast; recreational shellfish harvesting prohibited

WASHINGTON — Paralytic shellfish poisoning found in shellfish along the Oregon Coast has been found along the Washington coast, state officials reported Wednesday. Last week, after at least 20 ...
komonews

WA officials warn of toxic shellfish on Washington's Pacific Coast

Health officials are sounding the alarm on shellfish poisoning along Washington's Pacific Coast. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) said it's closely monitoring high levels of ...