Habitat
Blue periwinkles are found around Tasmania above the high water mark in rock crevices and depressions out of the wind, often in large numbers.
Fishing information
Too small to use as bait or eat.
Handling
Avoid walking in areas of high densities of this small shellfish and crushing the shells.
Public health advice
Follow any public health alerts relating to eating wild shellfish - refer to the Department of Health and Human Services or phone their hotline on 1800 671 738. Do not consume shellfish from the Tamar or Derwent estuaries.