‘Unhealthy Levels’ of Domoic Acid Delay Start of Recreational Dungeness Crab Season in Northern California; Commercial Season Slated to Begin ‘Around the New Year’

Delayed Start of Recreational Dungeness Crab Season in Northern California

The recreational Dungeness crab season has been delayed in northern California due to "unhealthy levels" of domoic acid, a public health hazard.

State health agencies found that Dungeness crab in the region have high levels of domoic acid, prompting a delay in the opening of the recreational fishery in state waters from the California/Oregon border to the Sonoma/Mendocino County line.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. recommended delaying the opening of the recreational fishery.

Author's summary: Dungeness crab season delayed in northern California due to high domoic acid levels.

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