2009 Clam Workshop

October 14, 2009

Agenda

• Sensory Characteristics for Hard Clams from Maine to Florida
• Clam Stock Improvement: Results of Field Trials
• Clam Stock Improvement: Results of Lab Challenges
• Water Quality, Temperature Variability and Health Monitoring
• Ark Clam Culture Potential and Marketability
• Sunray Venus Clam Field Nursery and Growout Trials
• Consumer Acceptance of Cultured Sunray Venus Clams

Presentations

Characteristics for Hard Clams from Massachusetts to Florida

Clam Stock Improvement: Results of Hybrid Clam Field Trials

Monitoring Updates: Water Quality, Summer Temperatures, Clam Health

Investigation of Ark Clam Culture and Marketability

Evaluation of the Sunray Venus Clam Macrocallista nimbosa

Acceptance of the Sunray Venus Clam (Macrocallista nimbosa) Cultured in Florida