Shell Boring Worms and Olympia Oysters

Led by Chelsea Wood, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
Collaborators include Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Puget Sound Restoration Fund, Washington Sea Grant

Olympia oysters, our only native oyster in the Salish Sea, is a species of concern. This work will determine if a recently discovered shell-boring worm is a threat to Olympia oyster recovery. If so, this will be key information for modifying the current Olympia Oyster restoration plan. Read more in our blog.