Shellfish Research and Information
Services for the U.S. West Coast
Ecosystem Services
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On the Farm
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Improve Water Quality
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Learn more about how shellfish can improve water quality and provide important habitat for other marine organisms.
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What does it take to be a shellfish farmer? Watch this video on the ins and outs of growing and harvesting shellfish in Puget Sound.
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Learn 5 simple steps you can take to improve water quality in your area. Learn more...
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Project HigHlights |
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Rock Scallop Biotoxin Monitoring
Our team will assess rock scallop uptake, tissue concentration and detoxification rates of naturally occuring toxins that can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in humans, an essential step in the process toward certification.
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Growing Native Sea Cucumbers
PSI and partners are developing polyculture methods for the native, giant red sea cucumber, Parastichopus californicus as a nutrient recycler and promising species for U.S. export.
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Eelgrass and Shellfish Habitat Use
Habitat use by estuarine fish and epibenthic invertebrates are currently being assessed in four west coast estuaries by PSI and partners.
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Oyster Seed Research & Training
PSI and partners streamline seed rearing methods and seed health diagnostics for small and mid-size farms to grow their own.
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Contact Us
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Visit our contact page for general inquiries, location information, and for individual staff email.
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SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOW
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Meet Sophie Kelmenson, PSI Intern:
 Sophie is a doctoral student in the Dept. of City and Regional Planning from UNC at Chapel Hill. She will be investigating economic impacts of the West Coast oyster industry. Learn more here...
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FEATURED TOPIC |
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PSI Releases Public Opinion Report
Public Opinion of Shellfish Farming A report on the public perception of shellfish aquaculture in select counties in Washington, Oregon and California
View the report (1.6Mb PDF)
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SHELLFISH RESEARCH NEEDS |
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West Coast Shellfish Research Needs & Priorities
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