Sequim Bay has been downgraded to reflect a closure of all species due to Diarretic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP), the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services’ Environmental Health Division announced last week.

All species means clams (including geoduck), oyster, mussels and other invertebrates such as the moon snail. All areas are closed for the sport harvest of scallops. These closures do not apply to shrimp. Crabmeat is not known to contain the PSP toxin, but the guts can contain unsafe levels. To be safe, clean crab thoroughly and discard the guts (butter), health officials advise.

There are no closures along the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Cape Flattery east to the Jefferson County line.

For more information about the closure, call the Marine Biotoxin Hotline at 800-562-5632 or see www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety.htm.