#1612 Aquaculture Shellfish Harvesting Update - Closure

Area 1612 closes to oyster harvesting at sunset today

CLOSURE STATEMENT

Date: 2/15/14
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is temporarily closing the following shellfish area at sunset on Saturday, February 15, 2014 for the harvest of oysters, clams, and mussels. In this context, shellfish does not include scallops, shrimp, or crabs.

Area(s):
#1612 CA Apalachicola Winter Shellfish Harvest Area
Affected
Counties
Franklin____________________
Basis for action:
Operating procedures in Chapter 5L-1.003 (1),
Florida Administrative Code


The closure is based on a change in conditions specifically required under the management plan. Water samples will continue to be collected and analyzed for the area until the sample results conform to the management plan.

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