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.