PORT ANGELES — Sequim Bay and Discovery Bay beaches are now open for shellfish harvesting except for butter and varnish clams.

Beaches on the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the Lyre River east to the Jefferson County line — with exception of Sequim and Discovery bays — were reopened to all recreational shellfish harvest earlier this year.

The state Department of Health announced the newest change last week.

In January, the department reopened beaches from Cape Flattery east to the Lyre River.

Kilisut Harbor, including Mystery Bay and Port Ludlow including Mats Mats Bay in Jefferson County are open to all species except butter clams and varnish clams.

Ocean beaches are under an extended seasonal closure.

For more information, call the Marine Biotoxin Hotline at 800-562-5632 or visit the Department of Health’s Marine Biotoxin website at www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety.htm.