Shellfish and Crustacea – Changes to shellfish management areas and for protection of public health:
Define Shellfish Management Areas, Seed Oyster Management Areas, and Oyster Sanctuaries, to assist stakeholders and Division of Marine Fisheries resource managers in differentiating between management tools and understanding the intended management strategies for each.
Broaden the Fisheries Director’s proclamation authority to address variable conditions for the management of the different types of shellfish management areas.