The shellfish harvesting area classifications represented in our interactive shellfish map are used to determine where shellfish harvesting is allowed. Approved (blue) and Conditionally Approved (green) are areas where harvesting is allowed when the area is in open status. Restricted/Conditionally Restricted (orange), Prohibited (red) and Unclassified (no designation) are areas where harvesting is not permitted.
Water quality data: See the metadata for variable explanations and data notes .
Disclaimer: These maps are not navigational maps. Refer to the rule for a legal description. For legal descriptions of each area, contact the Division of Aquaculture at (850) 617-7600 or aquaculture_web@FDACS.gov.