Astoria, OR – The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today the closure of recreational and commercial bay crabbing from Cape Blanco to the California border due to elevated levels of domoic acid, a marine biotoxin. The closure affects Dungeness crab and red rock crab harvested from bays and estuaries in the impacted area.
**Harvest Status Updates:**
– **Crabs:**
– **Closed:** Cape Blanco to the California border.
– **Open:** Cape Blanco to the Washington border.
– **Note:** Sport crabbing in the ocean off the Oregon coast remains closed through November 30.
– **Razor Clams:**
– **Open:** Washington border to Cascade Head.
– **Closed:** Cascade Head to the California border.
– **Mussels:**
– Open coastwide.
– **Bay Clams:**
– Open coastwide.
The public is advised to check for updates by calling the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or visiting the [ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage](https://www.oregon.gov/oda). These measures are in place to ensure safety for harvesters and consumers.
