Progress on the Biological and Ecological Goals of the Scottish Scientific Electrofishery for Razor Clams Trial

Lynda Blackadder, Helen Holah, Lauren Clayton, Anastasia Moutaftsi, Silvia Soares, Jonathan Oladjins, Ailsa Ellis, Niall G. Fallon, Alexandria Neeson, Idongesit Ikpewe, Elisa Barreto, Chloe Victoria Blackman, Mark Fordyce, Shona Kinnear, John Turriff, Carlos Mesquita

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Abstract

The electrofishing for razor clams trial started in February 2018 (after public
consultation in 2016) and is currently authorised until January 2025. The Science
Evidence, Data and Digital portfolio of the Marine Directorate (formerly Marine
Scotland Science (MSS)) is responsible for the biological and ecological goals of the
trial. These goals are to: gather local level information on razor clam populations and stocks, including accurate data gathered by trial participants to supplement stock survey work; provide advice on sustainable harvesting levels; and investigate the impacts of the electrofishing method on target and non-target species.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages112
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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