High levels of a dangerous biotoxin produced by algal blooms has prompted a prohibition of recreationally harvested mussels, clams and scallops in Tomales Bay south of Nick’s Cove.
It is the first time the toxin, which typically closes non-commercial harvest during summer months, has appeared in winter in the inner and middle sections of the bay. In the mid-1990’s a winter algal bloom closed portions of the bay near Lawson’s Landing.
Hog Island Oyster Company…