Media Advisory: Crab Harvest Safety Update

Media Advisory: Crab Harvest Safety Update

Media Contact: David Perry
415.693.0583
415.676.7007 (cell)
news@davidperry.com

Dear Colleagues:

Undoubtedly many of you have been following the press reports about the algae bloom that is negatively impacting this season’s crab harvest. Hopefully soon, all California harvested crab will be completely free of this naturally occurring, but nonetheless dangerous, toxin. Until such time, no local crab fishermen are fishing for, catching or selling crab. As a service to this vital coastal business, David Perry & Associates, Inc. is assisting the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations and the San Francisco Crab Boat Fishermans’ Association. Both these groups are working in concert with the State of California Department of Fish & Wildlife and the California Department of Public Health to ensure the health and safety of all consumers.

Please note the following online resources for the most up-to-date information.

Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to our offices to arrange interviews or backgrounders regarding this issue.

Very best,

David Perry
cell (415) 676-7007
news@davidperry.com

Online Resources:
The Institute for Fisheries Resources
www.ifrfish.org
facebook.com/PCFFA

IFR crab updates:
www.ifrfish.org/programs/daupdates/