California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened

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California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened Nov 4, 2015 23:02:22 GMT -5

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m.sfgate.com/news/article/Don-t-eat-Dungeness-crab-California-health-6608939.php?cmpid=fb-desktop

The commercial crab season for Dungeness being caught off the California coast was set to begin on Nov 15. The season is in real danger of being delayed due to contamination found in the crabs that poses an immediate threat to human health. The state department of health is advising consumers to not eat Dungeness for the time being. More in the link.

Last Edit: Nov 5, 2015 20:08:01 GMT -5 by Maribegood: Corrected to reflect the danger is in the delay of the season start, not of being called off completely

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California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened Nov 4, 2015 23:27:43 GMT -5

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Further information: The problem seems to be caused by an algae bloom. The crabs are picking up the toxin from the algae. The algae should be well away from the coast of CA at this time of year, but the unusually warm ocean water has caused the algae to linger. The fishing fleet could miss the Thanksgiving market for every day they are grounded, and that of course, will be a disaster for their profits.

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California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened Nov 7, 2015 9:24:34 GMT -5

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Latest Update: The Nov 15 opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season off California has been postponed indefinitely.

abc7news.com/business/dungeness-crab-season-delayed-indefinitely-rock-crab-season-closed/1072509/

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California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened Nov 12, 2015 0:25:20 GMT -5

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Post by knurl on Nov 12, 2015 0:25:20 GMT -5

the red tide is hanging around way longer this year...I haven't heard about it till now. What a shame, there are so many fishermen that depend on Dungeness. The salmon fishing has been dismal due to the drought, and now the crab are compromised as well.....

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California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened Nov 26, 2015 10:36:09 GMT -5

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Prospects unclear in ‘crab country’; state committee to discuss delay’s impacts

www.willitsnews.com/general-news/20151125/prospects-unclear-in-crab-country-state-committee-to-discuss-delays-impacts

Maribegood Deck Boss Admin Admin Posts: 995	California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened Dec 11, 2015 9:09:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Maribegood on Dec 11, 2015 9:09:36 GMT -5 The commercial Dungeness season in California and Oregon has still not opened as of today. Razor clam season in Washington was closed as of Dec 8.
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California Dungeness Crab Season Threatened

Post by Maribegood on Nov 4, 2015 23:02:22 GMT -5

Post by Maribegood on Nov 4, 2015 23:27:43 GMT -5

Post by doder on Nov 5, 2015 18:39:48 GMT -5

Post by Maribegood on Nov 7, 2015 9:24:34 GMT -5

Post by knurl on Nov 12, 2015 0:25:20 GMT -5

Post by doder on Nov 26, 2015 10:36:09 GMT -5

Post by Maribegood on Dec 11, 2015 9:09:36 GMT -5