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Giant Clams&
the Environment
Ron & Suzy Petersen
Overview
Introduction
Giant clam biology
Life cycle
Giant Clam Farming
Giant clams and the environment
< Film >
Q & A
Biology of the giant clam
Species
Lifespan
Size
Distribution
Symbiosis & Environment
… Life cycle
Phases of giant clam culture
Phases of giant clam aquaculture
Syringe sampling of clam gonad
The larger the riper!
Collection of spawned eggs with plastic bag
Eggs placed in clean bins
Eggs from smaller species
Moving clam for spawning
Mantle tissue with zooxanthellae
Life cycle and aquaculture of giant clams
4 basic phases: hatchery, nursery, ocean nursery, & growout.
Cement raiseways - solar panels
Brood stock - Tridacna gigas
Tridacna gigas - Ready for spawn
Tridacna maxima- juveniles
Juveniles clam, > 500 per tray
Wau IslandLocation
Mili
10 miles