Recent News Releases Razor Clam Fishery Closes in Del Norte County Due to Public Health Hazard November 3, 2022 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County following a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Marine, Public Safety Tagged: razor clamrecreational razor clam fisheryDel Norte Countydomoic acid Razor Clam Fishery in Del Norte County Opens After Closure Since December June 24, 2022 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director has re-opened the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County following a recommendation from state health agencies that the consumption of razor clams in the area no longer poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine, Wildlife Health Tagged: clamsrazor clamsdomoic acidfishery closure After Five Year Closure Due to Domoic Acid, Razor Clam Fishery Opens in Humboldt County August 10, 2021 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director has opened the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt County following a recommendation from state health agencies that the consumption of razor clams in the area no longer poses a significant threat for domoic acid exposure. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries Tagged: razor clam fisheryHumboldt CountyMarineMarine Regiondomoic acid
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