Goal 5. To protect the public from contaminated seafood

A. Prevention of contaminated seafood/beds

1. Change public understanding/ behavior regarding PS and NPS pollution

2. Identify safe levels in water connected to body burdens (bio-accumulation and magnification)

3. Reduce toxics and nutrient levels to “safe” levels

4. Cleanup of beds/ waters where appropriate

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B. Effective public notification program for contaminated beds and seafood

1. Change public understanding/ behavior regarding PS and NPS pollution

2. Identify safe levels in water connected to body burdens (bio-accumulation and magnification)

3. Reduce toxics and nutrient levels to “safe” levels

4. Cleanup of beds/ waters where appropriate

EXISTING PROGRAMS AND MISSING ELEMENTS MEASURES

C. Effective seafood inspection program

1. Establish safe criteria for consumption of seafood with man-made and naturally occurring toxics and other biohazards

2. Conduct comprehensive and continuous monitoring of all facilities from dockside to retail

EXISTING PROGRAMS AND MISSING ELEMENTS MEASURES

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