Mussels Closure At Loch Drovinish

15 August 2002

A voluntary closure of Loch Drovinish on the west side of Lewis has been introduced due to algal toxin levels being above the limit for mussels.

The closure restricts the harvesting and marketing of mussels from the loch.

Site owners and commercial shellfishermen have been contacted and warning notices are being put in place.

ENDS

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Nigel Scott
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

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