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QPX and Quahog Management. Steve Artabane November 4, 2004. Northern Hard Clam, Quahog. Hill, 2001. Overview of the Quahog. Bivalve Mollusc Mercenaria mercenaria Used by Native Americans-Wampum Fished in Coastal Waters, both sub-tidally and inter-tidally Range Food Uses.
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QPX and Quahog Management Steve Artabane November 4, 2004
Northern Hard Clam, Quahog Hill, 2001
Overview of the Quahog • Bivalve Mollusc • Mercenaria mercenaria • Used by Native Americans-Wampum • Fished in Coastal Waters, both sub-tidally and inter-tidally • Range • Food Uses
Growout Methods Three Bays Pres. Inc.
Hard Clam Aquaculture Values in Florida Ruth et al., 2003
QPX- Quahog Parasite Unknown Smolowitz et al. 1998
Clam Seed Source Mortality Calvo and Burreson, 2002
What to do about QPX • Remove infected clams • Do not transport clams from one area to another • Limit Densities of growing clams • Choose local seed