The Pacific Shellfish Institute in Olympia, WA is dedicated to conducting shellfish research and providing information services for the U.S. West Coast. Their work focuses on improving water quality, studying shellfish ecosystem services, and collaborating with shellfish farmers to enhance the sustainability of shellfish aquaculture.
Through projects like regional eelgrass shellfish consortia and rock scallop biotoxin monitoring, the institute aims to address key issues such as shellfish mortality events and biotoxin contamination. With a strong emphasis on education and outreach, they engage the community in activities like shellfish gardening and phytoplankton monitoring to promote environmental stewardship.
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