Dead Clams and Worms Wash Ashore | Portland Maine News

Dead clams and worms are washing up on Maine’s coast, sending out a foul stench of decay—and scientists are racing to figure out why. Harbormasters are urging locals to snap photos and report sightings as officials from the Maine Department of Marine Resources and Casco Bay researchers scramble to map the outbreak. One leading theory points to a toxic algal bloom—similar to a past disaster caused by Karenia mikimotoi—but confirmation is still pending. With the shellfish industry at risk and environmental stakes high, community reports are critical to understanding what’s happening—and how to stop it before it spreads. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15b57e66de488bac