Summer heat waves have devastated NY bay scallops

Summer heatwaves and low dissolved oxygen have been deadly for northern bay scallops and have led the fishery to collapse in New York state.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 19, 2023 ~6 min

‘Living fossil’ clam found alive and well in California tidepools

A clam previously known only from fossils and believed to be long lost to the passage of time was recently found living in California.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Nov. 9, 2022 ~8 min


Oysters and clams do just fine when farmed together

Raising oysters and clams in the same area isn't common, but a new study shows it works—and could benefit shellfish farmers' bottom line.

Todd Bates-Rutgers • futurity
April 2, 2020 ~3 min

Eating oysters in ‘R months’ rule is 4,000 years old

The rule of thumb about eating oysters in certain months of the year goes back at least 4,000 years, a new study shows.

Natalie van Hoose-Florida • futurity
Nov. 25, 2019 ~5 min

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