Oyster Radio: Area 1662 of the Apalachicola Bay will close to oyster harvesting at sunset Tuesday.

Area 1662 of the Apalachicola Bay will close to oyster harvesting at sunset Tuesday.

Area 1662 is the conditionally approved summer south area of the bay.

The area is being closed because water samples taken from that portion of the bay tested positive for fecal coliform.

Biologists will continue to sample the area and reopen it as soon as water quality is acceptable.

Stay tuned to Oyster Radio for reopening information.

CLOSURE STATEMENT
Date:_8/14/18___
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is temporarily closing the following shellfish area at sunset on __Tuesday August 14^th, 2018____ for the harvest of oysters, clams, and mussels. In this context, shellfish does not include scallops, shrimp, or crabs.

Area(s):	#1662 Apalachicola Bay Summer South 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. You will be notified as soon as the shellfish area can be re-opened. If you have any further questions concerning the closure of shellfish harvesting areas please contact Carrie Jones or Chris Clark at (850) 653-8317. Refer to the Division of Aquaculture’s Daily Status Report for daily open/closure information. In the event the daily status report cannot be accessed due to server problems, a detailed pre-recorded message of open and closed shellfish harvest areas is available 24 hours a day by calling (850) 653-8317. For questions concerning scallop harvesting, please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (850)487-0554.

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