On May 21, ECOs Darren Milliron and Stephanie Anderson seized hundreds of shellfish from Jamaica Bay. The ECOs found more than 15 people harvesting shellfish along the shoreline during low tide. The waters of Jamaica Bay are uncertified by the Food and Drug Administration, making it illegal to harvest shellfish. ECOs Milliron and Anderson educated the individuals about the State's Environmental Conservation Law and the various health hazards associated with eating these shellfish. The mussels, steamers, and hard clams were then seized and safely returned to the water.
