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News & Advisories
Shellfish harvesting closed in Sinclair Inlet
Tests show high levels of diarrhetic shellfish poison (DSP).
5 days ago
Shellfish harvesting closed in Agate Passage and Port Orchard Passage
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Sep 23
Health advisories issued for Keyport & portion of Liberty Bay due to sewage spill
No-contact advisory in effect through June 25. Shellfish harvesting closure in effect through July 9.
Jun 22
Hood Canal shellfish closure expanded to Foulweather Bluff
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 12
Shellfish harvesting closed in Hood Canal south of Hood Canal bridge
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 12
Shellfish harvesting closed for Hood Canal shoreline near Holly
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP).
Jun 11
Shellfish harvesting closed in Agate Passage and Port Orchard Passage
Tests show high levels of diarrhetic shellfish poison (DSP).
May 13
Don't let shellfish make you sick!
Vibrio bacteria, which grow more quickly in warm weather, are a common cause of shellfish-related illnesses during the late spring, summer, and early fall.
Apr 30
Shellfish harvesting closed for Liberty Bay, Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows, and Sinclair Inlet
Tests show high levels of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poison (DSP).
Apr 15
Note: Beach, lake, shellfish, and sewage advisories are displayed for the current calendar year. You can request copies of older advisories.
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