date:Oct 10, 2016
y occurring algae, called diatoms. The toxin accumulates in shellfish flesh but does not hurt those animals. Excessive levels of this toxin can cause serious illness and even death in humans. The illness caused by this toxin is called amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP).
The notice for 64-A closes an area near Cape Jellison, Resolution Island, Compass Island, Bald Island, Barred Island, and Saddleback Ledge. No mussels, European oysters, or surf/hen clams can be harvested from those areas. And it