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Despite Seafood Watch downgrade, few market changes for geoducks

A rating change for Pacific geoducks farmed in Washington state and British Columbia surprised and confused many in the field, since it’s a segment of the industry generally considered sensitive to sustainability issues. 

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We built this city on oyster shells
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Innovation & Investment

We built this city on oyster shells

When Seattle decided to rebuild the seawall separating its waterfront from Puget Sound, it turned to a bivalve byproduct for a unique, environmentally friendly material for an hospitable marine habitat. The city wanted its design and materials as pragmatic and beneficial for its underwater residents as for those using the parks, paths and services above ground.