There’s nothing more summery than shucking some oysters, but you might want to think twice before you slurp them down—or at least check where your haul is coming from first. That’s because some ...

The waters of Boston Harbor are now clean enough that shellfish from its outer communities can be eaten without first running ...

Starting in about 2010, many towns on the Cape began trying to increase shellfish populations and credit them for their nitrogen-removal work.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

It's the season for shellfishing in parts of the Westport River, where people are braving the cold weather. Here's where to ...