Contaminants in fish and shellfish in the Stillaguamish River and Port Susan marine areas, Washington
August 19, 2020
The greater Port Susan area of Central Puget Sound, Washington, is home to some of the Stillaguamish Tribe’s fishing, hunting, and gathering areas since time immemorial. It is also a popular sport and commercial fishing area for the public. Large shellfish beds lie in the Port Susan and Stillaguamish estuary and several Pacific salmon species return to the Stillaguamish River and Tulalip fishery every year. Clams and salmon are a local and consumable resource for Tribal members and the public. This review largely confirms existing recommendations from the Washington State Department of Health regarding clam and salmon human consumption advisories.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Title | Contaminants in fish and shellfish in the Stillaguamish River and Port Susan marine areas, Washington |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20203043 |
| Authors | Patrick Moran, Franchesca Perez, Dave McBride |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2020-3043 |
| Index ID | fs20203043 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Washington Water Science Center |
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