Evaluating the potential for commercial aquaculture of the native Pacific littleneck clam (Leukoma staminea) in Morro Bay Estuary, CA
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT:
This project will evaluate the potential for commercial cultivation of native Pacific littleneck clams in the Morro Bay Estuary in an effort to help expand shellfish production beyond the non-native Manila littleneck clam. Viability of the species will be determined by directly comparing the native Pacific littleneck with the non-native Manila littleneck clam in both field and laboratory trials.
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