[Australia] Product recalls can hit a food business’s bottom line hard, so what if shellfish growers could pre-empt an algal toxic outbreak? Continue reading Tasmanian mussel producer develops algae plan to avoid product recalls
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Royal recognition for algal expert
[New Zealand] Dr Lesley Rhodes, a scientist who has revolutionised the management of marine algal blooms, has been appointment as Continue reading Royal recognition for algal expert
Mysterious toxic algae that shut down RI shellfishing last fall is back
[USA] For the first time ever last fall, toxin-producing Pseudo-nitzschia algae bloomed in Rhode Island waters and other parts of Continue reading Mysterious toxic algae that shut down RI shellfishing last fall is back
Trees of the sea share their secrets
[UK] Coralline algae are found on nearly every shore in the world and could be holding important clues to climate change. Continue reading Trees of the sea share their secrets
Could mariculture morph into a billion-dollar industry for Alaska?
[USA] Shellfish, sea cucumbers, geoduck clams, seaweeds and biofuels are crops envisioned by a group of Alaskans crafting a Continue reading Could mariculture morph into a billion-dollar industry for Alaska?
Proposed extension of Kaikōura shellfish and seaweed ban
[New Zealand] The public is being asked for its views on a proposed extension to the current ban on collecting shellfish and seaweed Continue reading Proposed extension of Kaikōura shellfish and seaweed ban
Toxins from freshwater algae found in San Francisco Bay shellfish
[USA] Scientists have detected high levels of a toxin produced by freshwater algae in mussels from San Francisco Bay. Continue reading Toxins from freshwater algae found in San Francisco Bay shellfish
Consumption of seafood in Australia could prove fatal; authorities warn against deadly algae bloom
[Australia] Eating seafood in Australia could cost you your life! As per authorities in Australia’a Tasmania state, Continue reading Consumption of seafood in Australia could prove fatal; authorities warn against deadly algae bloom
Senator LaValle and assemblyman thiele pass bill for pilot seaweed cultivation program
[USA] State Senator Ken LaValle and State Assemblyman Fred Thiele passed legislation, S.7772-A/A.10146-A, which would authorize Suffolk County Continue reading Senator LaValle and assemblyman thiele pass bill for pilot seaweed cultivation program
High tech robot to aid detection of paralytic shellfish toxins
[USA] NOAA and partners are expanding the use of an underwater robot using a NOAA-developed sensor that enables remote, Continue reading High tech robot to aid detection of paralytic shellfish toxins