Naturalization of the Manila clam (Tapes philippinarum), an alien species, and establishment of a clam fishery within Poole Harbour, Dorset

The first known occurrence of a naturalized population of Manila clam (Tapes philippinarum) in UK waters is reported. Introduced into Poole Harbour for aquaculture in 1988; by 1994 local fishermen and wading birds began to exploit this northernmost naturalized population in Europe. The licensed fish...

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Published in:Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 2004-10, Vol.84 (5), p.1069-1073
Main Authors: Jensen, A.C., Humphreys, J., Caldow, R.W.G., Grisley, C., Dyrynda, P.E.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Aquaculture
Aquatic birds
Autumn
Biological and medical sciences
Birds
Exploitation and management of natural biological resources (hunting, fishing and exploited populations survey, etc.)
Fisheries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Harbors
Introduced species
Marine
Mollusks
Research Article
Sediments
Tapes philippinarum
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Summary:The first known occurrence of a naturalized population of Manila clam (Tapes philippinarum) in UK waters is reported. Introduced into Poole Harbour for aquaculture in 1988; by 1994 local fishermen and wading birds began to exploit this northernmost naturalized population in Europe. The licensed fishery currently supports 31 local fishers, landing approximately 250 tn. of clams in 2002. The current distribution of the clam in Poole Harbour, the biology of this naturalized population and the ecological impact of its introduction and fishery, is described.
ISSN:0025-3154
1469-7769
DOI:10.1017/S0025315404010446h