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After a significant delay, the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in the most northern section of Oregon’s coast as of Feb. 16.

Oregon commercial crab fishery to open North of Cape Falcon This area has remained closed to commercial crabbing to coordinate an orderly start with the Washington coastal Dungeness crab fishery. Results from recent domoic acid testing of crab viscera (guts) conducted by the state of Washington indicate that levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid are still elevated in the viscera of crab. Until further notice, all crab harvested from Point Chehalis, Wash. to the Washington/Oregon border will be required to have the viscera (guts) removed by a licensed crab processor prior to sale to ensure...

Quinault Tribe Dungeness Crab Recalled For Domoic Acid Contamination Quinault Tribe Dungeness crab is being recalled in Washington state for possible domoic acid contamination. These crabs are live or un-eviscerated. Domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin that is produced by algae. It can be harmful to humans if consumed. Domoic acid causes amnesiac shellfish poisoning. Symptoms of this illness include vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea within 24 hours of exposure. In some cases, ASP can cause permanent short-term memory loss. All live or un-eviscerated crab that was harvested from December 2...

Crabbing on Oregon / Washington Coast Mix of Closed, Open Areas Published 12/23/20 at 6:35 PM PDT By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff Latest Coastal Lodging News AlertsIn Seaside: Includes exclusive listings; major specials now that storm watch season is here Big deal available; lodgings not listed anywhere else (Manzanita, Oregon) – It’s a mixed bag of good news and bad news for Dungeness crabbing along the Oregon coast and Washington coast, as some sections are open and others are closed, with differences between recreational and commercial crabbing as well. All recreational crabbi...