Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following announcement on Sept. 22.
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has announced the reopening of Area VII of Mobile Bay that was temporarily closed to the harvesting of oysters on September 14, 2020. This includes Grand Bay. The order was effective at 3 p.m., September 21, 2020.
All public oyster reefs are managed by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Marine Resources Division (MRD) for harvest. Catchers are reminded to check with MRD for information regarding areas open for harvest.
The Alabama Department of Public Health will continue to monitor bay waters and shellfish to ensure bacteriological safety.
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