There are reports that shellfish harvesters on Canada‘s East coast have been asked to stop digging for now. Environment Canada has issued a shellfish closure in Nova Scotia and parts of Prince Edward Island, following the remnants of Tropical Storm Leslie. The storm slammed into nearby Newfoundland earlier this week, [...]

Ocean acidification caused by climate change is making it harder for shellfish creatures to grow their shells, according to scientists. They say the process has affects clams and sea urchins, amongst a host of other species. And the trend is likely to be felt most in polar regions. A thinning [...]