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Citation: Gibson, F.A. 1970 Further introductions of American hard-shelled clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, into Irish waters. Irish Naturalists' Journal 16: 396


Number of Pages: 1

Volume Part: 12

Keywords: Alien, Aquaculture, Fauna, Marine, Mollusca, Sublittoral

Abstract: A short note on a second (repeat) experiment to introduce clams, Mercenaria mercenaria, into Ireland for potential shellfish culture. Some 9000 clams were distributed between Wexford Harbour, Cork Harbour, River Shannon and Connemara. First experiment described in INJ 16(9); 1970.