Who's to blame for contaminated shellfish? Researchers follow the fecal matter to find out

Researchers have begun using molecular testing to determine, broadly, what sort of animal poop is polluting water, with the goal of making it easier to manage the problem, and hopefully reduce long harvesting closures.

Who's to blame for contaminated shellfish? Researchers follow the fecal matter to find out
A man sits on a log in front of a taped off beach and sign that says no swimmer. There are boats on the water in the distance and it's nice and sunny out.

Researchers have begun using molecular testing to determine, broadly, what sort of animal poop is polluting water, with the goal of making it easier to manage the problem, and hopefully reduce long harvesting closures.