Tunicates, an invasive species cutting into the profits of mussel farmers on P.E.I., are also increasing risks for the people harvesting them, say workers in the industry. The jelly-like tunicate ...

There's an apparent disconnect when it comes to mussels in Rhode Island. They're found on the menu of just about every fine restaurant. But hardly anyone harvests them from Narragansett Bay. It's not ...

A mussel harvester in Nova Scotia says it could continue to be a difficult year due to lower stock levels, despite the increased demand. The heavy snowfall this winter interfered with harvesting, but ...

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Maine mussels are losing their muscle. The state’s blue mussels are beloved by seafood fans near and far, but the size of the annual harvest has dipped in recent years. We ...

There were at least 20 people harvesting mussels on Oregon's Short Beach this weekend who were seriously poisoned after eating them, prompting health officials to tell residents to immediately throw ...

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities have closed the state's entire coastline to mussel harvesting due to an “unprecedented” outbreak of shellfish poisoning that has sickened at least 20 people. FILE ...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shellfish opening. Marine biotoxin levels have fallen below alert levels in mussels on the south ...

A mussel harvester in Nova Scotia says it could continue to be a difficult year due to lower stock levels, despite the increased demand. The heavy snowfall this winter interfered with harvesting, but ...