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Clam Cultivation
This leaflet is intended to offer a summary of the methods used to cultivate native, Manila and American hard shell clams in the UK. More detailed information about specific aspects of the business may be found in Seafish publications, technical publications from other agencies and books. Prospective cultivators are advised to consult these in addition to this sheet. Preliminary business planning assistance can be found in the associated Seafish economic model and ‘Hyperbook’ publications. -
Experimental Cultivation of Manila Clams in NW Scotland
This report covers details of the initial experiments on the feasability of cultivating the Manila clam, Tapes Semidecussatus Various methods of protecting seed were used at three different sites. At least 3-4 years is required to reach commercial size, but no significant reduction in yield were found at densities up to 800 clams/square metre. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Assessment of the Potential for Manila Clam (Tapes philippinarum) Cultivation on the Scottish West Coast
The manila clam although not indigenous to the British Isles has been accepted as a good substitute for the native clam (palourde). Trials have been carried out at Ardtoe into two methods of cultivation - intertidal beds and trays. The tray cultivation showed clear benefits. Growth to market size will be 3 to 4 years. The economics and importance of site selection are discussed. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Aquaculture Hyperbooks Clam Technical Pages
These pages contain technical advice on the cultivation of Manila and native clams. They are complimented by economic modelling tools that enable you to explore how a potential Manila or native clam cultivation business might work. There is a model for each species. Key words: Aquaculture; Mussel; Scallop; Oyster; Clam; Halibut; Turbot; Cod; Manila; Pacific; Hyperbook; Economic; Model; cultivation; farming; King; Queen; algae; trestle, rope; cage; seabed; suspended; hatchery; nursery; production; -
Aquaculture Hyperbooks Native clam Economic Model
These pages are a Microsoft Excel based economic modelling tool that will enable you to explore how a potential native clam farming business may function. Technical pages containing a wealth of information and advice on cultivating Manila and native clams can also be downloaded. -
Aquaculture Hyperbooks Manila Clam Economic Model
These pages are a Microsoft Excel based economic modelling tool that will enable you to explore how a potential Manila clam business may function. Technical pages containing a wealth of information and advice on cultivating Manila and native clams can also be downloaded. -
Aquaculture Hyperbooks Cod Technical Pages
These pages contain technical advice on the cultivation of cod. They are complimented by economic modelling tools that enable you to explore how a potential cod cultivation business might work. There are models for the hatchery, nursery and on-growing aspects of farming. Key words: Aquaculture; Mussel; Scallop; Oyster; Clam; Halibut; Turbot; Cod; Manila; Pacific; Hyperbook; Economic; Model; cultivation; farming; King; Queen; algae; trestle, rope; cage; seabed; suspended; hatchery; nursery; production; -
An overview of English Aquaculture Feb 2011
Presentation made by Keith Jeffery to the UK Aquaculture Forum on 25 February 2011. -
Aquaculture Hyperbooks Turbot Technical Pages
These pages contain technical advice on the cultivation of turbot. They are complimented by economic modelling tools that enable you to explore how a potential turbot cultivation business might work. There are models for the hatchery and on-growing aspects of farming. Key words: Aquaculture; Mussel; Scallop; Oyster; Clam; Halibut; Turbot; Cod; Manila; Pacific; Hyperbook; Economic; Model; cultivation; farming; King; Queen; algae; trestle, rope; cage; seabed; suspended; hatchery; nursery; production; -
Aquaculture Hyperbooks Oyster (Pacific and Native) Technical Pages
These pages contain technical advice on the cultivation of Pacific and native oysters. They are complimented by an economic modelling tool that enables you to explore how a potential oyster business might work. Key words: Aquaculture; Mussel; Scallop; Oyster; Clam; Halibut; Turbot; Cod; Manila; Pacific; Hyperbook; Economic; Model; cultivation; farming; King; Queen; algae; trestle, rope; cage; seabed; suspended; hatchery; nursery; production; -
Aquaculture Hyperbooks Scallop (King and Queen) Technical Pages
These pages contain technical advice on the cultivation of king and queen scallops. They are complimented by an economic modelling tool that enables you to explore how a potential scallop cultivation business might work. Key words: Aquaculture; Mussel; Scallop; Oyster; Clam; Halibut; Turbot; Cod; Manila; Pacific; Hyperbook; Economic; Model; cultivation; farming; King; Queen; algae; trestle, rope; cage; seabed; suspended; hatchery; nursery; production;