Environmental, Health and Fitness

Warmer West Coast Ocean Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Toxic Shellfish

NOAA, Oregon State University provide new tools to predict harmful algal blooms

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2017 Hazardous levels of domoic acid, a natural toxin that accumulates in shellfish, have been linked to warmer ocean conditions in waters off Oregon and Washington for the first time by a NOAA-supported research team, led by Oregon State University scientists.

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Domoic acid, produced by certain types of marine algae, can accumulate in shellfish, fish and other marine animals. Consuming…

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