WDFW approves razor clam digging at Long Beach beginning Thursday, March 23
Washington coastal razor clam digging will reopen at Long Beach on Thursday, March 23 in addition to digs planned at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks. Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved the reopening of razor clam digging at Long Beach on Thursday, March 23, in addition to other digs planned at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks. The following day, low tides will begin and future tentative digs during morning (a.m.) low tides are scheduled. The WDFW coastal shellfish biologist noted that domoic acid toxicity is below closure levels coastwide in Washington.
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OLYMPIA — Washington coastal razor clam digging will reopen at Long Beach on Thursday, March 23 in addition to digs planned at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Wednesday that toxin levels at Long Beach are now safe.
“For the first time this razor clam season, domoic acid toxicity is below closure levels coastwide in Washington,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “We still have plenty of harvestable nice-sized razor clams on all beaches for some equally great digging during the first daylight low tides opportunities of spring.”
The following digs during morning (a.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled:
Future tentative digs during morning (a.m.) low tides are scheduled (digging extended to 1 p.m. on April 12 only):
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