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The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the ODFW announced the reopening of certain areas along the central coast for mussel and razor clam harvesting

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Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, this decision follows recent tests showing that biotoxin levels have dropped to safe levels in these areas.

The razor clam harvest is now permitted from Tillamook Head to Cape Blanco, while it remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border due to high levels of domoic acid.

Additionally, the annual conservation closure continues to restrict razor clam harvesting along Clatsop beaches.

Mussel harvesting has also resumed from the Washington border to Cape Blanco, but it remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border because of elevated paralytic shellfish poison levels.

Bay clam and crab harvesting remain open along the entire coast.

The ODA will continue to conduct biotoxin tests at least twice per month, depending on tides and weather conditions. Any area previously closed due to biotoxins will only be reopened after two consecutive tests confirm toxin levels are below the closure limit.

Officials urge the public to check the latest updates before heading out by calling the Shellfish Safety Hotline or visiting the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures webpage.

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