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Development and management of artisanal fishery for yellow clam Mesodesma mactroides in Uruguay
Type: Journal Article
A description is given of the artisanal fishery for yellow clam (Mesodesma mactroides ) conducted on beaches between the resorts of La Coronilla and Barra de Chuy, Uruguay. The clams are gathered by means of simple implements ...
The relationship of shell dimensions and shell volume to live weight and soft tissue weight in the mangrove clam, Polymesoda erosa (Solander, 1786) from northern Australia
Type: Journal Article
Shell dimensions (length, height, width) and shell volume were evaluated as estimators of growth for Polymesoda erosa in northern Australia. Each parameter was a good estimator when applied to live weight (r2 values of ...
Mollusc fisheries in Thailand
Type: Journal Article
Shellfish production in Thailand has ranged between 50,000 and 300,000 mt over the past twenty years, with recent production around 120,000 mt/yr. Major species are green (Perna viridis ) and horse mussels (Modiolus ...
Population dynamics of the freshwater clam Galatea paradoxa (Donacidae) in the Cross River, Nigeria
Type: Journal Article
The growth of freshwater clam Galatea paradoxa (Born) from the Cross River, Nigeria, was studied based on a count of growth checks on shells, presumed to be laid down annually. Mean lengths at ages 1 to 5 were 4.1 cm, 5.9 ...
Pacific: improving livelihoods for coastal communities in the Pacific
Type: Brochure
The island nations of the Pacific depend heavily on coral reef and coastal fisheries resources – globally, the highest per capita fish consumption is in the Pacific islands. Coral reefs support a rich variety of animals ...
Giant clams
Type: Book Chapter
Use of giant clam resources in the Philippines
Type: Journal Article
The commercial exploitation of giant clam Tridacnidae in the Philippines is examined. Generally the giant clam shell is of greater commercial value than the meat and muscle. Prices and expert figures are discussed briefly.