Field grow-out techniques and technology transfer for the hard clam Mercenaria mercenaria

The objective of this study was to evaluate several methods for the nursery cultivation and growout of hard clams based on methods utilized in other regions of the
United States and to draw some conclusions regarding the effects of the
aforementioned variables on clam production.

Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution 855

This manuscript is an author
version with the final publication available and may be cited as: Vaughan, D. E., & Creswell, R. L.
(1989). Field grow-out techniques and technology transfer for the hard clam Mercenaria mercenaria:
Aquaculture Market Development Aid Program Final Report (Contract No. 00030). Tallahassee, FL:
Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketing.