HomeMy WebLinkAbout102324 email - Press Release_ Discovery Bay Partial Shellfish OpeningGood morning,
Recent shellfish samples taken from Discovery Bay indicate that the level of biotoxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish
species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters. However, butter and varnish clams remain closed by Washington Department of Health to recreational shellfish harvesting
in Discovery Bay due to the fact that they retain toxins for a longer period of time. Jefferson County Public Health has posted warning signs at public access points indicating this
change. Additionally, winter crab season opened on October 1st. While crab meat is safe, toxins can accumulate in crab guts and butter (the white-yellow fat inside the back of the shell).
Clean crab thoroughly and avoid eating the crab butter and guts.
To find out which areas are safe to harvest shellfish in Washington and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) harvesting seasons and rules, please check the map at www.doh.wa.gov/Shellf
ishSafety.htm <http://www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm> or call the Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632. For the latest information on regulations and seasons, visit wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/shellf
ish-beaches or call WDFW Fish Program customer service at 360-902-2700.
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Thank you,
Liz Anderson
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Communications Specialist
Jefferson County Public Health
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Main: 360-385-9400
Direct: 360-385-9405
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