Protecting Clams from Milky Ribbon Worm Predation (2014-2018)
One of the more important findings from the 5-year investigation into the cause of the southern Maine clam decline was that in order for clams to survive they need to be protected not only from [...]
Bremen Clam Experiment Shows No Benefit from Brushing, Netting
Newspaper: The Lincoln County News Date published: January 16, 2020 at 9:01 am Author: Alexander Violo Web address: [...]
Study determines clam brushing to be ineffective
Newspaper: Ellsworth American Date: Jan. 15, 2020 Author: Johanna S. Billings Source: https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/maine-news/waterfront/study-determines-clam-brushing-to-be-ineffective/
Testing Brushing as a Method to Enhance Clam Populations
In May of 2019, DEI scientists deployed studies across the Maine coast to determine if the traditional practice of brushing works to increase soft-shell clam populations, the first time [...]
2013 Field Studies: Investigating the Cause of the Clam Decline
2013 Experiments: #1: Green crab exclusionary fencing #2: Green crab trapping #3: Effects of netting on clam survival #4: Growth rates of juvenile clams across the tidal gradient