Shellfish Harvesting Reopens in Some Bays

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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that biotoxin levels in Quilcene Bay have dropped below closure limits for certain shellfish species“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that biotoxin levels in Dabob Bay have dropped below closure limits for certain shellfish species“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Littleneck clams are among the shellfish species for which biotoxin levels have dropped below closure limits“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Manila clams are among the shellfish species for which biotoxin levels have dropped below closure limits“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Mussels are among the shellfish species for which biotoxin levels have dropped below closure limits“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Oysters are among the shellfish species for which biotoxin levels have dropped below closure limits“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Recreational harvesting of the listed shellfish species is allowed to resume“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Butter and varnish clams remain closed due to longer toxin retention“butter and varnish clams remain closed by the Washington Department of Health to recreational shellfish harvesting in both bays due to the fact that they retain toxins for a longer period of time.”
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  A Vibrio Warning remains in effect requiring all shellfish to be cooked“In addition, a Vibrio Warning is still in effect to cook all shellfish.”
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  Signs have been posted at public access points to inform the public“Jefferson County Public Health has posted signs at public access points indicating this change.”
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  The Washington Department of Health provides resources for safe harvesting at doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm“To find out which areas are safe to harvest shellfish in Washington, and for a link to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) harvesting seasons and rules, please check the map at www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm or call the Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.”
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  The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife provides resources for safe harvesting at wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/shellfish-beaches“For the latest information on regulations and seasons, visit wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/shellfish-beaches or call WDFW Fish Program customer service at 360-902-2700.”