Dutch shellfish industry on the hunt for lucrative new US trade
Members of the Dutch shellfish export trade were after new business at the Boston expo last week, as the US is once again available for exports after a 12-year hiatus
Japan’s revoking of Russian tariff preferences could hit $1.24bn worth of imports
Japan's decision to revoke Russia's 'most favored nation' status would hit imports of roe, crab, sockeye salmon and sea urchin, likely driving up sushi prices
Clearwater to maintain complete control of Arctic surf clam fishery
A decision by Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans ends a more-than-four-year battle for control of the fishery
Three crew from sunken Intershell vessel recovering from severe hypothermia
The US Coast Guard and local rescue crews arrived to find the men clinging to an inflatable hose used to stir up the ocean bed in search of scallops and surf clams
EU, US reach deal to re-open shellfish trade as soon as end of February
'I warmly welcome this deal, which resolves a longstanding issue we have been working hard to unlock' -- Valdis Dombrovskis, European commissioner for trade
European scientists warn of blood cancer in clams
'This could lead to a reduction of mussels, clams or cockles' -- Alicia Bruzos, doctoral student, University of Santiago de Compostela
New Brunswick wholesaler issues recall for surf clams
MFM International Seafood products of New Brunswick, Canada, issued the recall following 'inspection activities' by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency