Visit this exhibit for free from September 29th, 2012 through January 2nd, 2013 at:
Florida Museum of Natural History
University of Florida Cultural Plaza
3215 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611-2710
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.
352-846-2000
Florida Museum of Natural History
www.flmnh.ufl.edu
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View the Smithsonian Folklife Festival site for more about the exhibit
Cedar Key Clams: Fishermen Farming the Sea
Shellfish aquaculture is good for the environment, economy and consumers. Cedar Key, a historic fishing village, has become a leading producer of farm-raised clams in less than two decades. Growing 175 million clams annually, this industry supports over 500 jobs and has an economic impact of $45 million.
Shellfish aquaculture
- Requires clean water
- Is environmentally friendly
- Improves water quality through biofiltration
- Is sustainable marine farming
Cedar Key Clams: Fishermen Farming the Sea (YouTube)
View Cedar Key Everlasting, an interactive flipbook
You can help!
- Buy local and U.S.-produced seafood
- Ask restaurants and markets to provide U.S.-produced seafood
- Become a citizen steward and advocate for clean water
- Clean up and recycle trash
- Participate in local government activities
- Demand responsible development in coastal areas
UF in Action
UF researchers provide science and education to support all phases of the clam culture industry
- Increasing efficiency and profitability
- Developing hardy clam breeding stock
- Developing post-harvest methods to increase shelf life and product quality
- Advancing farming practices
- Working on the market potential of new clam culture species
- Producing jobs for local fishermen