Sunday, May 18, 2014

Area 1612 closing to oyster harvesting

The Department of Agriculture will close oyster harvesting area 1612 of the Apalachicola bay at sunset today.

Area 1612 in the conditionally approved Winter West Shellfish Harvest Area.

The area will be reopened when sampling shows the water quality is acceptable for 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

CLOSURE STATEMENT


Date: 
5/18/14


The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is
temporarily closing the following shellfish area at sunset on Sunday May

18th, 2014 for the harvest of oysters, clams, and mussels. In this

context, shellfish does not include scallops, shrimp, or crabs.

Area(s):
#1612 Apalachicola CA Winter West_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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