Recent reports from the north and south of the Bay of thousands of fresh, washed-up Thin-ribbed cockle shells (Fulvia tenuicostata) raise concerns about the impact of Northern Pacific Seastars (Asterias amurensis) on this species; particularly as … [Read more...]
Blue mussels: # 1 mollusc in the Bay
The animals (mostly molluscs) that live on and in the seabed play a a key role in cycling nutrients that underpin the health of the Bay food chain. Despite this importance, there have been few longterm studies of shellfish in the Bay. Since 2009 the … [Read more...]
