Latest news with #Vibrioparahaemolyticus
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Georgia oyster harvesting season closing
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia's state salt waters will be closed to commercial and recreational oyster harvesting for human consumption Sunday. Salt waterways are closed to harvesting during warmer months when the risk of shellfish-related illnesses are elevated, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Division spokesperson said. Vibrio parahaemolyticus are bacteria that naturally live in coastal waters but are found in higher numbers when water temperatures are warmer. The bacteria can cause stomach cramps, vomiting and fever if consumed. Raw or undercook oysters are often a way to contract Vibrio, the CDC reports. The seasonal closure will go into effect at 6 a.m. June 1 and extends through midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Oyster harvesting season is expected to reopen at 7 a.m. Oct. 1. The closure applies to all salt waters from the Georgia-South Carolina state line to the Georgia-Florida border. For more information, contact the Coastal Resources Division at 912-264-7218. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
South Carolina shellfish harvesting season closing
BEAFOURT, S.C. (WSAV) — South Carolina's 2024-2025 shellfish harvesting season will come to a close on Wednesday. The season is closed when summer weather kicks in due to bacteria, according to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officials. Vibrio parahaemolyticus are bacteria that naturally live in coastal waters, but higher levels occur when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The bacteria can cause stomach cramps, vomiting and fever if consumed. Raw or undercook oysters are often a way to contract Vibrio, the CDC reports. Coastal waters will remain closed to recreational shellfish harvesting until the fall, when water temperatures begin to cool and ensure that shellfish are once again safe for harvesting and consumption, officials said. Shellfish harvesting is expected to reopen Oct. 1, 2025. Even though recreational harvesting is closed, South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) works on community-based oyster restoration building oyster habitats using recycled shell. The public is invited to join SCNDR staff to help create the habitats. SCORE accepts recycled oyster shells year-round. Collection sites can be found online or by calling SCDNR at (843) 953-9397. Other types of shell, such as clams and whelks, are also accepted. Check the SCORE webpage for a calendar of events or email the community restoration staff at score@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
