Area 1611 and 1622 to reopen to oyster harvesting on Wednesday

                Two areas of the Apalachicola Bay will reopen to oyster harvesting on Wednesday.

The Florida Department of Agriculture will reopen area 1611 and 1622 at sunrise Wednesday.

Area 1611 is the Approved Winter West area of the bay – area 1622 is the conditionally approved winter west area of the bay.

Area 1622 has been closed since mid-November because of heavy rains and high river levels, 1611 was closed last week because of elevated fecal coliform also caused by heavy rains.

Water samples taken from both areas show the waters are once again suitable for oyster harvesting.

Oystermen can get daily bay status updates on the internet at www.FloridaAquaculture.com under the shellfish harvesting tab. 

You can also hear a detailed pre-recorded message of open and closed shellfish harvest areas 24 hours a day by calling 653-8317. 

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