Shellfish
From Oceanus Magazine
Microplastics in the Ocean – Separating Fact from Fiction
WHOI scientists weigh in on the state of marine microplastics science.
New Techniques Open Window into Anatomy of Mollusks
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) scientists are using advanced medical imaging techniques and diagnostic tools to reveal the internal structures…
Do Microplastics in the Ocean Affect Scallops?
WHOI scientist Scott Gallager is making field observations and conducting lab experiments to explore the possible effects of microplastics in the ocean on marine organisms.
Junk Food
An estimated eight million tons of plastics enter our oceans each year, yet only one percent can be seen floating…
Can Clams and Oysters Help Clean Up Waterways?
Towns in Cape Cod are looking to shellfish not only as culinary treats, but as a way to help clean…
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News Releases
Swarming Red Crabs Documented on Video
Study Assesses Nations’ Vulnerabilities to Reduced Mollusk Harvests from Ocean Acidification
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WHOI in the News
Animal Sex: How Lobsters Do It
Ocean Acidification Bill Gains Traction At State House
Waterways Remain Closed To Shellfishing
Uncovering a Deep-Sea Swarm of Zombie Crabs
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(Adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus or Vibrio p.) is a bacterium in…
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