Escambia Bay reopens for shellfish harvesting

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The waters of Escambia Bay are open again to shellfish harvesting, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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A FDACS news release, effective today, Escambia Bay Shellfish Harvest Area #0222 is reopened for the harvesting of oysters, clams and mussels.

“In this context, shellfish does not include scallops, shrimp or crab,” the release said…

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