Razor Clam (Solen spp.) Fishery in Sarawak, Malaysia

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Razor clams (Solen spp.) , locally known as ‘ambal’, are highly priced marine bivalves in Sarawak and are harvested for human consumption mainly from the mudflats of Kuching and SamarahanDivision. This paper reports on the state and current razor clam fishery practices in major areas andon the impact on natural resources. The supply of this clam is drawn mainly from wild catch leadingto indiscriminate harvesting resulting in the depletion of natural stocks. Some comparison of razorclam fishery as between the western part of Sarawak, and Ehime Prefecture, Japan also will be discussed.The shell length data from clams collected in major razor clamming sites during peak clammingseason in several consecutive years when analyzed showed a deterioration of the resources.We would like to highlight the impacts of some current practices which can create problems for razorclam fisheries that depend fully on natural stocks, to make suggestions on how the local communitycan conduct ustainable management of razor clams in Sarawak. The achievements and challenges faced in razor clam research regarding establishing seed production will also be highlighted.

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