Escambia Bay Shellfish Harvest Area closing for precaution at sunset: FDACS

BAY COUNTY, Fla. ( WKRG ) — The #0222 Escambia Bay Shellfish Harvest Area is precautionarily closing at sunset on Wednesday, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

A press release from FDACS said they are closing the harvest area at sunset on Wednesday, May 1, due to a sewage spill.

This will close the harvest area so that people cannot harvest shellfish including oysters, clams, and mussels. “In this context, shellfish does not include scallops, shrimp, or crabs,” the release said.

The only county affected is Bay County, according to the release.

The Division of Aquaculture’s Daily Status Report will have daily opening and closure information.

For more information, the Western Gulf regional office can be contacted at 850-236-2200.

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