Cape Ann Shell Fishing Family Association

The Essex clam flats are closed for 21 days starting today due to a sewer main break. If you or anyone you know is looking for side jobs to offset the loss of income the Essex Notices page is consolidating job offers and work opportunities. Several carpentry jobs have already been posted. Pass it on.

The Clam Lady of Barnegat: 'Captain Brownie' dispenses wit, wisdom in her little shack Some call her Captain Brownie; others know her as the Clam Lady of Barnegat. Pete Genovese profiles one of the Shore's more unforgettable characters in his continuing Real Jersey Shore series.

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Shellfish harvesters plagued by acidic ‘dead muds’ SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — They’re called dead muds. Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere combined with unregulated nitrogen pollution are having a deadly effect on Maine’s shellfish, some researchers say. Scientists are starting to measure the impact of increasingly acidic waters on coast...

A lovely story about oystering on the Eastern Shore…….

A waterman's Christmas Through the decades, Maryland's oyster boat captains and crews have had one driving thought this time of year: Be home for the holiday.

Now.....if only Cape Ann restaurants would stick to selling Cape Ann clams only!

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/06/03/restaurants-stay-true-blue-with-maryland-crabs/

Restaurants Stay ‘True Blue’ With Maryland Crabs - CBS Baltimore This is the time of year when Cathy Chisholm's taste buds yearn for Maryland crabcakes. Not Maryland-style crabcakes.

In Maine, green crabs threaten clamming | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram Features news from the Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. Serves southern Maine from Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Falmouth to Lewiston-Auburn.

This program for Maine day boat scallops would translate perfectly to Cape Ann clams.......value for small family fishermen.

Togue Brawn Intelligent, engaging profiles. Beautiful, unexpected photos. Accomplished illustrations and creative design. A-list restaurants and destinations.

Attn Clammers and Clammers Wives - we are giving away a brand new pair of Size 14 men's hip boots. They were given to us but we can't use them. Message me if you have any interest or know someone who might! FREE!

Interesting resource on food safety issues:

Food Safety News - Global Food Safety News & Information : Presented By Marler Clark LLP, PS - Home When researchers committed to first mapping E. coli genomes back at the turn of the millennium, the sequencing process was a considerable technological undertaking, requiring millions of dollars, months of computational horsepower and further months of analysis after the number...

Best, of course, w/ Cape Ann Shell Fish!

Mark Bittman - A Real Nice Clambake Everything you need to stage a classic crowd-pleasing seaside shindig. (Beach not included.)

Interesting article about Maine's red tide testing:

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