2021 heat wave created 'perfect storm' for shellfish die-off

2021 heat wave created 'perfect storm' for shellfish die-off

It's hard to forget the excruciating heat that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021. Temperatures in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia soared to well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with Seattle setting an all-time heat record of 108 degrees on June 28. A team has now compiled and analyzed hundreds of field observations to produce a comprehensive report of the impacts of the 2021 heat wave on shellfish.

Heat wave of 2021 created 'perfect storm' for shellfish die-off

It's hard to forget the excruciating heat that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021. Temperatures in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia soared to well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with Seattle setting an all-time heat record of 108 degrees on June 28.

New study: 2021 heat wave created ‘perfect storm’ for shellfish die-off

A team led by the UW has produced the first comprehensive report of the impacts of the 2021 heat wave on shellfish.

New Study: 2021 Heat Wave Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Shellfish Die-Off

A team led by the University of Washington has compiled and analyzed hundreds of these field observations to produce the first comprehensive report of the impac