Maine Clam Handbook. A Community Guide for Improving Shellfish Management

摘要

This handbook was developed to provide important information for community211u001eshellfish management programs. The authors hope this manual will assist 211u001eindividuals and coastal towns in developing soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria) 211u001emanagement programs that encourage stewardship by participants in the fishery. 211u001eThe clam fishery is the only commercial fishery in Maine that is managed at the 211u001ecommunity level, with municipalities working in partnership with the State. The 211u001eintent of this publication is to help individuals and towns develop stewardship-211u001ebased clam management programs for their communities. Hopefuly, this may bring 211u001eabout a new period of sustainable production and job security for the Maine clam 211u001eindustry.