Shellfish growing waters closed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Byron Webb

Office: 251-433-2428, Cell 251-331-3447

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has closed shellfish growing waters in Baldwin County. Area III is closed. This includes Navy Cove and Bon Secour Bay.

The order by State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, closed harvesting on October 20, 2021. The order is issued as a result of the presence of Karenia brevis cells ("red tide") exceeding standards.

ADPH will continue to monitor bay waters and the shellfish. Harvesting can be resumed as soon as areas meet acceptable bacteriological standards.

For additional information concerning the closure, contact Byron Webb, ADPH, at (251) 433-2428 or (251) 331-3447.

 

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