Those of you who clam in Tomales Bay need to know that the Vessel Management Plan proposal includes this wording: "In particular, boaters should be instructed to avoid Hog Island, Pelican Point and tidal sand bars north of Toms Point." (emphasis added) This is to avoid disturbing the seals. If allowed, the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and affiliated agencies will be writing regulations to this end. Since the other clamming islands in the bay are covered by eelgrass that can't be disturbed Clam and Seal Islands will be your only places to dig, only you won't be able to if that gets restricted as well. Please send your comments to:
Miriam Gordon
NOAA Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
991 Marine Drive, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415)561-6622, ext. 333
miriam.f.gordon@noaa.gov