Post by Admin on May 10, 2018 19:07:28 GMT
KGW reports: PORTLAND, Ore. -- A study out of Portland State University finds some Oregon oysters contain a cocktail of pharmaceuticals and other potentially harmful chemicals.
PSU marine ecologist Elise Granek and a team of researchers studied Olympia oysters in both Netarts Bay and Coos Bay.
"Oysters are an indicator of the types and levels of contamination we see in the ocean," said Granek.
The Official Oregon State Policy to protect the public from contaminated shellfish is, "No Funds For Testing." The question is "Will the State Fund the testing of the shellfish in Oregon's Bay when no one can eat them?" Gee - are we already there?
The findings in Coos Bay are not surprising but they are in the oysters of Netarts Bay. I really have to wonder just how contaminated are the clams in Netarts. It is my understanding that the specter Mercury contamination in oysters is a topic State Agencies are avoiding. More World Class Leadership!!!?
PSU marine ecologist Elise Granek and a team of researchers studied Olympia oysters in both Netarts Bay and Coos Bay.
"Oysters are an indicator of the types and levels of contamination we see in the ocean," said Granek.
The Official Oregon State Policy to protect the public from contaminated shellfish is, "No Funds For Testing." The question is "Will the State Fund the testing of the shellfish in Oregon's Bay when no one can eat them?" Gee - are we already there?
The findings in Coos Bay are not surprising but they are in the oysters of Netarts Bay. I really have to wonder just how contaminated are the clams in Netarts. It is my understanding that the specter Mercury contamination in oysters is a topic State Agencies are avoiding. More World Class Leadership!!!?