Paralytic shellfish poisoning poses a serious risk in four Juneau-Douglas beaches

Four beaches in the Juneau-Douglas area have elevated levels of toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.Salmon jumping out of the water at Amalga Harbor during last year’s opening. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO)Eagle Beach, Amalga Harbor, Auke Recreational Area and Outer Point all have toxin levels that exceed the Food and Drug Administration’s limit for safe consumption.
Elizabeth Tobin is a post-doctoral researcher. She and her team collected the data last month. She sa