Other shellfish including crabs and mussels were also rescued by fishermen.

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The other shellfish does not vary much either, and the biggest difference will be the sides, range of options and chowder, which is why frankly I like Legal Seafood.

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More sea urchins and other tiny shellfish have been swept ashore at adjoining Broad Haven and Little Haven beaches in St Brides Bay, Pembrokeshire and in some places the golden sands were inches deep in empty shells.

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The water from the mine is contaminated with a range of metals which, untreated, could impact on shellfish and other ecology in the Fal Estuary.

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The water from Wheal Jane mine is contaminated with a range of metals which, untreated, could impact on shellfish and other ecology in the Fal Estuary.

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Other threats include some 140 exotic species of flora, fish and shellfish that have found their way into the lakes, some via ships' ballast.

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