WA (Shell)fish Quest EP 15: Geoduck

Digging geoduck in northern Hood Canal! Memorial Day Sunday 2013. Geoduck (pronounced gooey-duck) has became highly sought after in recent years! However, Washingtonians have prized the mighty duck for a long, long time. Eating shellfish contaminated with marine biotoxin can kill you! Cooking or freezing does NOT destroy the biotoxins in shellfish. Important safety information below. Know before you dig!: Recreational shellfish open beaches/closed beaches clickable maps: www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety.htm Recreational shellfish beach marine biotoxin closures table: http://ww4.doh.wa.gov/gis/mogifs/biot... WA Marine Biotoxin hotline: 1-800-562-5632 WA Fish and Wildlife shellfish seasons & regulations by beach: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellf...