The Department of
Agriculture will close the oyster harvesting areas 1612 and 1642 of the
Apalachicola bay at sunset today.
The areas are being closed because of heavy rains that crossed the area
on Sunday.
Area 1612 is the
conditionally approved Winter West Shellfish Harvest Area – it includes the
Green Point Bar.
Area 1642 is the conditionally
approved winter east bar – it includes Cat Point and East Hole.
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.
http://live.oysterradio.com/
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