Assessment of biogeochemical processes of Ashtamudi Lake ecosystem inudrelation to clam fishery

摘要

The Ashtamudi Lake ecosystem in Keralaud(southwest coast of India) is well known for its clamudresources. This estuarine system contributesudapproximately 80% of the total clam export trade ofudIndia besides providing livelihoods for at least 3,000udlocal people. Among bivalves, clams are an importantudsource of meat for human consumption while itsudshells are used in the cement industry.