Shellfish Sanitation

The mission of the Division of Shellfish Sanitation is to protect shellfish consumers through water quality monitoring, growing area assessment, education and regulatory programs.

Shellfish Closure and Shoreline Survey Documents
Certification of Shellfish and Crab Meat Processing Facilities
Classification of Shellfish Growing Areas
About Us
Regulations and Control Plans
Localities within Field Office Regions
Links to Related Sites
Shellfish Division Staff ~ Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions

Emergency and Conditional Shellfish Closures

  • There are no emergency closures currently in effect.  All shellfish harvesting waters are currently classified according to routine criteria.
  • Click here for the status of Conditional Shellfish Harvesting waters.

Water Guidance

  • Shellfish Dealers: Click here for drinking and processing water guidance.

Shellfish Sanitation Recall Notices

– There are no Recall Notices issued at this time.

Shellfish Harvesting Area Map

  • Zoom in to see Condemnation Zones, Seasonal Condemnation Zones, and Sampling Stations.
  • Use layer selection (second icon on the bottom right) on lower task bar to add several interesting layers such as lease information, public harvesting grounds, or oyster sanctuaries.