SAVE MY FISH is not just about Fish, we will also try and keep up with the status of our Shellfish and Crab Resources. As we have seen in the past, when restrictions occur on one Species both Commercial and Recreational interests tend to shift to other Resources.
We witnessed this with the sudden increased interest in our Sturgeon stocks with the restrictions started on Salmon back in the 1980’s.
Editors note: Interesting: This article was found on a German Web-site! We do have a Global Fishery in the Northwest!
An unusual combination of oceanic and atmospheric events may be to blame for a mysterious and sudden die-off of numerous crabs, fish and invertebrate animals off the central Oregon coast during the past two weeks.
Crab and Shellfish Harvest Information
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/shellfish/
Well here is a ton of information about the history and harvest of our Shellfish and Crabs; both Commercial and Sport.
What is a Red Tide
http://foodsafety.wsu.edu/consumers/factsheet.asp?pid=78
Many algal species form blooms, commonly referred to as "red tides," each with different impacts. Most of these blooms are harmless, but a few species of phytoplankton cause red tides that are poisonous to marine animals and to humans. Because of this, scientists prefer the term "harmful algal bloom" (or HAB). Of the more than 60 different species of phytoplankton that cause red tides, only four or five have been identified as toxic.
Triple Dip
Oh the famous Triple Dip pulled off by me and the Old Lady. Limit of Razors in Seaside, Limit of Mussels from Falcon Cove and a limit of Cockles from Tillamook Bay all in the same morning; 4 hours total including travel time. We did that 3-days in a row. Never again…
