Research Document 1997/136
A review of the biology of the Pacific milky venus clam (Compsomyax subdiaphana) and the fisheries of related subtidal species
By R. Lauzier
Abstract
A review of the biology on the Pacific milky venus clam Compsomyax subdiaphana was conducted from previous surveys, scientific literature, technical reports and consultant reports. Where there was little or no existing information, a review of the biology of similar species was conducted from the scientific literature and stock status reports.
A review of previous fisheries on similar species was conducted, focusing on East coast stocks, where there is a history on the mechanical harvests of subtidal clam stocks, and where there are developmental fisheries on subtidal clam stocks. Stock assessment strategies, management strategies and measures from previous fisheries were reviewed. Recommendations for additional information requirements for stock assessment are given.
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