FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Byron Webb
(251) 433-2428 Office, (251) 331-3447 Cellular
Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris announced today the reopening of portions of Mobile Bay that were temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on October 7, 2017. This includes Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, Bon Secour Bay, and Heron Bay. The order was effective at 10:00 a.m., October 13, 2017.
All public oyster reefs are managed by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Marine Resources Division (MRD) for harvest. Catchers are reminded to check with MRD for information regarding areas open for harvest.
The Alabama Department of Public Health will continue to monitor bay waters and shellfish to ensure bacteriological safety.
For additional information concerning the opening, contact Byron Webb, Alabama Department of Public Health, in Mobile at (251) 433-2428 or (251) 331-3447.