Intelligence
Research, extension efforts support hard clam industry in Florida
Breeding research is pursuing a hardier hard clam strain to improve survival during Florida’s hot summers. Diversification would support additional growth.
Health & Welfare
Triploid hard clams evaluated for Florida aquaculture
Induced triploidy could theoretically improve the survival of cultured hard clams because triploids divert energy from reproduction to somatic growth, resulting in larger and potentially hardier clams than diploids.