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The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
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shellfish is a term used generally to describe most of the invertebrate animals that are exploited by commercial
fisheries. Hence it includes
molluscs such as oysters, mussels, clams, and
squid, and also
crustaceans such as crabs, shrimp, and lobsters.
M. V. Angel
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Shellfish advocates in Alaska hope to grow industry.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 11/21/2004; 700+ words
; ...Business News Nov. 21--Twelve years into a shellfish farming venture in Southeast Alaska, Rodger...growth and daunted by the obstacles facing shellfish aquaculture. "I think people see shellfish farming as being something that fits Alaska...
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Shellfish. (Species & Products).(SeaFood Sourcebook)(Directory)
Magazine article from: Seafood Business; 6/15/2002; 700+ words
; Shellfish ABALONE California Abalone Farm The Bizjoy...Florida Abu Fisheries Washington Marinelli Shellfish San Francisco Trading Co of Walnc Canada...Fish Co Gulf Fresh Seafood Gulf Jackson Shellfish Independent Seafoods Key West Shellfish...
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SHELLFISH-BED CLOSURES HIT A NEW HIGH FUNDING CUTS LOOM AS POLLUTION GROWS
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 12/10/1989; ; 700+ words
; SANDWICH - For thousands of years, shellfish have been a valuable and delicious resource...Harbors. In 1970, 421 acres of Cape shellfish beds were closed because of pollution...called pristine -- just 712 acres of shellfish beds were closed. But the number has...
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SHELLFISH SEASON TO OPEN SEPT. 17
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 8/27/2007; 700+ words
; ...dates apply to both recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting. Shellfish harvesters may begin gathering oysters and clams...and Environmental Control (DHEC) would close shellfish beds by specific coastal county if the National...
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SHELLFISH SEASON SET TO OPEN OCT. 1
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 10/1/2009; 700+ words
; ...dates apply to both recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting. Shellfish harvesters may begin gathering oysters and clams...Harvesters should be aware that DHEC will close shellfish beds by specific coastal county if the National...
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SHELLFISH SEASON WILL OPEN SEPT. 17
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 9/10/2007; 700+ words
; ...dates apply to both recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting. Shellfish harvesters may begin gathering oysters and clams...and Environmental Control (DHEC) would close shellfish beds by specific coastal county if the National...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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SHELLFISH FROM CITY BEACHES POSE HEALTH RISK DANGER GREATLY INCREASED AT LOW TIDE, OFFICIALS SAY.(News)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 6/12/1999; ; 700+ words
; How much urban shellfish should a shucker shun if a shucker should shun urban shellfish? All of them, say public health officials...the year, they are warning against harvesting shellfish on any urban beach because of an ever-present...
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Shellfish waters identified as sensitive areas.
M2 Presswire; 5/23/2003; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-23 May 2003-UK Government: Shellfish waters identified as sensitive areas(C)1994...Treatment Directive. They are all also designated Shellfish Waters under the Shellfish Waters Directive The 47 estuary and coastal waters...
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Shellfish farming advocates in Alaska say industry is poised for growth.
Newspaper article from: AK Journal of Commerce (Anchorage, AK); 12/12/2004; 700+ words
; ...the future of Alaska oysters and Alaska shellfish aquaculture in general. "The toughest...Overpeck said Dec. 4, during a shellfish aquaculture conference in Anchorage...Other sponsors included the Alaskan Shellfish Growers Association and University of...
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Shellfish Safety and Quality Report Reviews The Latest Research On Significant Hazards Such As Microbial And Biotoxin Contamination.
M2 Presswire; 11/25/2008; 700+ words
; ...November 2008-Research and Markets: Shellfish Safety and Quality Report Reviews The...researchandmarkets.com/research/453141/shellfish_safety_a) has announced the addition...Woodhead Publishing Ltd's new report "Shellfish Safety and Quality" to their offering...
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SIC 0913 Shellfish
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
SIC 0913 SHELLFISH This industry classification includes establishments primarily engaged in the commercial taking of shellfish. The shellfish designation includes mollusks (such as clams, mussels, oysters...
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Crustaceans and Shellfish
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
CRUSTACEANS AND SHELLFISH CRUSTACEANS AND SHELLFISH. The crustaceans are not, strictly speaking, shellfish, although they are often described as such. They are members of the animal phylum Arthropoda, which also includes spiders, scorpions...
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Fish and Shellfish Poisoning
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Fish and Shellfish Poisoning Definition Fish and shellfish poisoning is a common but often unrecognized group of...illnesses include ciguatera, scombroid, and paralytic shellfish poisoning. Ciguatera Definition Ciguatera (from the...
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shellfish poisoning
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
shellfish poisoning Paralysis caused by eating shellfish contaminated with toxic organisms (dinoflagellates) that contain saxitoxin and related toxins. See also red tide .
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paralytic shellfish poisoning
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
paralytic shellfish poisoning See shellfish poisoning .
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