"The research they’re doing is part of an ongoing effort by a laboratory at the University of Florida to create a Vibrio early warning system for the eastern United States — a program that can alert public health departments to high Vibrio concentrations in any given area a month in advance."

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/05/23/a-deadly-bacteria-is-creeping-up-the-atlantic-coast-how-worried-should-you-be/

#PublicHealth #environment #food #water #oysters #clams #IDmastodon

A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be?

Warming ocean waters are priming beaches and raw shellfish for Vibrio. Scientists are trying to stay one step ahead.

North Carolina Health News
Over 200 Volunteers Lead Largest-Ever Oyster Reef Restoration Off England's Portsmouth

The restoration aims not only to recover a lost species, but to help reconnect the region with an important part of its maritime heritage.

Good News Network
These Japanese Oyster Farmers Know How to Throw a Good Party, and Everyone Is Invited

At little B.Y.O.B. pop-up oyster shops, known as kakigoya, customers don colorful plastic ponchos and gather over grills with family and friends. Drinks are poured, songs are sung and the chill of winter gives way to spring on the picturesque coast.

The New York Times
@NationCymru “Despite their small size, oysters make a big impact. Each adult oyster is capable of filtering approximately 200 litres of water a day – around a bathtub’s worth – helping to improve water quality and clarity” #oysters
A deadly bacterium is creeping up the US east coast. How worried should we be?

Warming ocean waters are priming beaches and raw shellfish for Vibrio even as scientists are trying to stay one step ahead

The Guardian

This work doesn't appear affected by the #trump administration's attack on #science but it is a good example of why you don't gut #research

#shellfish #oysters #bacteria #vibrio #climatechange #climatecrisis

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/10/vibrio-bacteria-east-coast-climate-change

A deadly bacterium is creeping up the US east coast. How worried should we be?

Warming ocean waters are priming beaches and raw shellfish for Vibrio even as scientists are trying to stay one step ahead

The Guardian