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'''Geoducks''' are a species of clam known by the scientific name ''Panopea generosa''. The geoduck gets its name from a form of a [[Native American]] word meaning “dig deep”. The Geoduck lives in the [[West Coast]] of [[North America]], mostly in [[Washington]] and [[British Columbia]]. The clams are best known for their large siphons that can be over three feet in length. As adults they have very few predators other than humans<ref name=EOL> [http://eol.org/pages/440072/details EOL-Geoduck] “EOL”. Web. December 11, 2012(Date-of-access).</ref>. | |||
Geoducks are a species of clam known by the scientific name ''Panopea generosa''. The geoduck gets its name from a form of a [[Native American]] word meaning “dig deep”. The Geoduck lives in the [[West Coast]] of [[North America]], mostly in [[Washington]] and [[British Columbia]]. The clams are best known for their large siphons that can be over three feet in length. As adults they have very few predators other than humans<ref name=EOL> [http://eol.org/pages/440072/details EOL-Geoduck] “EOL”. Web. December 11, 2012(Date-of-access).</ref>. | |||
The average life expectancy of a geoduck is 146 years. This makes them one of the longest living members of the animal kingdom<ref> Dave,Cap’t[http://www.pugetsoundmagazine.com/articles/a001/10021.php MAKING CLAMS PAY The Big Bad Geoduck] “Puget-Sound-Magazine.com’’. Web. December 11, 2012(Date-of-access).</ref>. | The average life expectancy of a geoduck is 146 years. This makes them one of the longest living members of the animal kingdom<ref> Dave,Cap’t[http://www.pugetsoundmagazine.com/articles/a001/10021.php MAKING CLAMS PAY The Big Bad Geoduck] “Puget-Sound-Magazine.com’’. Web. December 11, 2012(Date-of-access).</ref>. | ||
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The world’s first geoduck farm was started in 1970, but due to the clam’s texture its demand was low. As of today they can be sold for up to $168 a pound in [[Asia]]. Its large [[siphon]] is prized for its flavor and texture.<ref name=industry> [http://genuinegeoduck.com/the-geoduck-industry-in-a-nutshell/ The Geoduck industry] ''Steering-The-Industry-From-Fishing...''. Web. December 4, 2012(Date-of-access)</ref> | The world’s first geoduck farm was started in 1970, but due to the clam’s texture its demand was low. As of today they can be sold for up to $168 a pound in [[Asia]]. Its large [[siphon]] is prized for its flavor and texture.<ref name=industry> [http://genuinegeoduck.com/the-geoduck-industry-in-a-nutshell/ The Geoduck industry] ''Steering-The-Industry-From-Fishing...''. Web. December 4, 2012(Date-of-access)</ref> | ||
In [[Washington]], the [[fisheries]] are closely regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources and its staff continually monitor [[harvests]] and [[revenues]], while the Washington State Department of Health monitors the geoduck’s [[environmental impact]]. The Washington State Department of Health tests [[water]] and flesh to confirm that the geoducks are not filtering and absorbing [[pollutants]]. Advances in the testing system have allowed for a more consistent delivery of clams. These new methods test the geoduck before the harvest versus after the harvest. This advancement helped 90% of clams sold to reach market alive in 2007.<ref name=industry> [http://genuinegeoduck.com/the-geoduck-industry-in-a-nutshell/ The Geoduck industry] ''Steering-The-Industry-From-Fishing...''. Web. December 4, 2012(Date-of-access)</ref> | In [[Washington]], the [[fisheries]] are closely regulated by the Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources and its staff continually monitor [[harvests]] and [[revenues]], while the Washington State Department of Health monitors the geoduck’s [[environmental impact]]. The Washington State Department of Health tests [[water]] and flesh to confirm that the geoducks are not filtering and absorbing [[pollutants]]. Advances in the testing system have allowed for a more consistent delivery of clams. These new methods test the geoduck before the harvest versus after the harvest. This advancement helped 90% of clams sold to reach market alive in 2007.<ref name=industry> [http://genuinegeoduck.com/the-geoduck-industry-in-a-nutshell/ The Geoduck industry] ''Steering-The-Industry-From-Fishing...''. Web. December 4, 2012(Date-of-access)</ref> | ||
== Video == | == Video == | ||
Washington State DNRs Aquatic Resources Division Assistant Manager, Blain Reeves, describes the basics of Washington's wild geoduck harvest, and the efforts put forth to keep it sustainable. | Washington State DNRs Aquatic Resources Division Assistant Manager, Blain Reeves, describes the basics of Washington's wild geoduck harvest, and the efforts put forth to keep it sustainable. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
