Shellfish poisoning is a very real and serious issue for those who love to clam on Washington and Oregon beaches. Better monitoring and notification is key.
With coastal tribes heavily affected by harvesting closures, a Forks-based University of Washington program is partnering with Washington tribes to bolster responses to crises and improve monitoring methods. The collaboration involves hands-on training and research to develop tests that provide advance warning of harmful toxins.
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