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OYSTER, n. A slimy, gobby shellfish which civilization gives men the hardihood to eat without removing its entrails! The shells are sometimes given to the poor.

Ambrose Bierce

We're in the process of analyzing this legislation. It appears that food experts in Massachusetts were not consulted. We're particularly concerned about a potential impact on local industries such as shellfish and milk.

Donna Rheaume

This consolidation gives us the best of both worlds: Island-wide perspective on issues like water quality and shellfish restoration, and enhanced commitment to protecting and preserving the local places where we have long had a presence. It carries the banner for the most innovative conservation work on Long Island.

Jeff Hughes

We strongly support efforts to make shellfish safe for consumers, but irradiation clearly is not the answer. The FDA is just throwing one problem on top of another - and this is becoming an illogical pattern.

Wenonah Hauter

We've got a lot of toxin in the shellfish themselves.

David Heil

I wouldn't eat shellfish during any sort of harmful algal bloom, especially not if I was pregnant.

Frances Gulland

We believe the approved structure will allow for a dock at this property while protecting important resources, including shellfish.

Dennis Schain