Cases of the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus typically rise in the summer months ...

One of the most frustrating things that I dealt with in the 12 years I’ve been with the city,” a Milford official said of the ...

Several North Shore beaches have been cleared for swimming after water quality tests showed no evidence of elevated bacterial ...

The beaches have reopened, but the impact of the Haverhill sewer break continues to affect another iconic aspect of summer on ...

Massachusetts officials cleared popular beaches for swimming after Haverhill completed work to stop wastewater discharges ...

From harvesting times and poisoned shellfish to tagged crabs and smuggled crustaceans, here’s what you need to know this crabbing season.

The bacteria can enter the body through open wounds or by consuming raw oysters.

The aquaculture sector and its critics are reacting to the province’s latest move to grow the industry, outlined in its new seafood sector strategy.

As summer heatwaves push sea temperatures to record highs, a little-known bacterium could be thriving in Europe's coastal ...

Millions of gallons of wastewater has spilled into the Merrimack River each day, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, due to ...

Before you jump into the water, be sure to check the latest on water conditions. Here are the latest test results and health ...