Outbreak of Contagious Cancer in Clams Linked to Atlantic Coast Introduction
A severe outbreak of contagious cancer has been reported in soft-shell clams in Washington state's Puget Sound, likely introduced from Atlantic Coast populations.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 5 days ago
Researchers have detected a significant outbreak of a rare contagious cancer affecting soft-shell clams in the Puget Sound region of Washington state.
The evidence suggests that this disease may have been introduced to the Pacific Northwest from clam populations along the Atlantic Coast.
This situation raises concerns about the health of local marine ecosystems and the potential impacts on clam fisheries in the area.