Winter 2021 Maine DMR Public Health Bureau Newsletter
Maine Department of Marine Resources sent this bulletin at 01/21/2021 09:00 AM EST
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The following are links to articles in the Winter 2021 Maine DMR Public Health Bureau Newsletter. Click each headline for a link to the article, or click here for a link to the entire newsletter.
Improvements to DMR Public Health’s shellfish legal notices and web-based map content
DMR is currently modifying its bacterial closure notice system and web-based interactive map to improve access and interpretation of shellfish closure information.
Hermit Crabs in Georgetown: New Neighbors or Familiar Fellows?
In recent years here in Maine, there have been discussions revolving around whether this small crustacean has historically been found in Maine waters or if they are new arrivals.
Improved ASP Testing Reduces Closure Periods, Precautionary Closures
Maine DMR now has the tools necessary to make sample result decisions quicker which has led to reduced biotoxin closure periods and fewer precautionary closures.
The Ever Growing Resilient and Dynamic Shellfish Industry
Despite Covid 19, the Maine shellfish industry and state of Maine Shellfish Sanitation Inspection Program stayed on their feet and rolled with the punches of 2020.
Thank you to all our 2020 Volunteers!
The continued effort and dedication of our volunteers during these tough times is inspiring.
The Maine Shellfish Learning Network is launching a new website.