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October 18, 2018

Red tide affects Samish Bay shellfish

MOUNT VERNON. (AP) — Toxic algae known as red tide continues to impact Samish Bay, but some areas are reopening this week to commercial shellfish harvesting.

The Skagit Valley Herald reports that the state Department of Health announced Tuesday that as of Monday, two parcels within the bay can reopen for commercial harvesting of manila clams and Pacific oysters.


 
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