Monday, 30 August 2010 12:05
Raised levels of naturally occurring algal toxins have been identified in various areas of Argyll and Bute.
Monitoring work carried out by the council has identified increased levels of the toxins at Loch Fyne at Stonefield, Loch Striven, Loch Creran, Campbeltown Loch, The Strand at Colonsay, Islay’s Loch Gruinart and Loch Scridain on Mull.
Eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels or razor fish from these areas may pose a risk to human health, and notices to warn the public have been posted at various locations on the shore.
Commercial shellfish harvesters in the affected areas have been contacted by the council, and steps have been taken to postpone harvesting until algae levels subside.
One area previously affected by raised algal toxin levels – the Sound of Mull at Aros and Tobermory – was re-opened last week.
The council continues to monitor the situation at all locations, and the warning notices will be removed when the levels sufficiently subside.
For further information, please contact the council’s environmental health team on 01631 567920.
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