The Department of Agriculture has closed oyster harvesting
area 1612 of the Apalachicola bay because of high water
in the Apalachicola River
The area is closest to the mouth of the river.
The river is currently about 6 feet above flood stage at
Blountstown and it takes a few days for that water to push through into the
Bay.
State
biologists will continue to take water samples from area 1612 and will reopen
the area when the sample
results conform to the management plan.
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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