PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Razor Clams on the Central Coast have been deemed safe by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and are now available for harvesting.
Razor clam harvesting is now open from Cascade Head to Cape Blanco, but remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border for the public’s safety. Harvesting of mussels, bay clams, and crabs remains open along the entirety of the Oregon Coast.
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Closures have been maintained due to the presence of domoic acid in razor clams at unhealthy levels, and regular closings and openings can be expected throughout the year.
Marine biotoxins such as domoic acid are produced by microscopic plankton, and typically exist at low levels. These toxins can affect shellfish, which are filter-feeders and ingest any and all particles they come into contact with…