Quahog Farming in Eastern Maine: Phase II
In 2010, DEI assisted clammer Joseph Porada with a USDA-SBIR Phase II grant to farm quahogs (hard clams). In doing so, DEI conducted field [...]
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Quahogs
Quahogs, Mercenaria mercenaria, are an increasing important hard shell clam in Maine. DEI has conducted research on producing quahogs in the hatchery, farming methods, recruitment levels, and comparing the effects of low pH (ocean acidification) on quahogs to the effects of predation. Read more about DEI’s specific quahog research projects below.
