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Soundtoxin spike prompts temporary harvest caution; Clallam MRC monitors algal counts

Clallam County Marine Resources Committee · October 20, 2025
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Summary

Committee heard from Soundtoxin that Alexandrium and Dinophysis counts peaked recently — the highest of the summer — prompting DOH advisories and temporary pauses in harvesting of certain clams and oysters. Subsequent weekly samples declined, and the committee will continue to track toxin levels.

Soundtoxin representatives told the Clallam County MRC on Oct. 20 that samples taken three Mondays ago registered the highest Alexandrium and Dinophysis counts seen over the summer, prompting Washington State Department of Health (DOH)…

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