This proclamation returns the following areas to normal closure boundaries: Queens Creek, Newport River, and Core Creek. It should be noted that shellfish leases and franchises closed on or after April 7, 2021 to allow relaying of shellfish from closed areas remain closed.
Effective Date: Shellfish Reopenings effective sunrise, Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Issued Date: 05/18/2021
Counties Affected: Onslow and Carteret