On Saturday, September 23, the Department of Marine Resources announced that Blue Hill Bay will be closed indefinitely to shellfish harvesting. The area includes the area north of Naskeag Point Brooklint to Lopaus Point, Tremont. The reason for the closing is the risk of amnesic shellfish poisoning which can cause headaches, cramping, vomiting and diarrhea.

Also included in the closures are Salt Pond, Morgan Bay and Western Bay.