Reproductive Cycle of the Razor Clam<i>Solen marginatus</i>(Pulteney, 1799) in the Southern Mediterranean Sea (Gulf of Gabes, South Tunisia)

Ayache, Nadia; Hmida, Leila; Cardoso, Joana; Haouas, Zohra; Costa, Fiz da; Romdhane, Mohamed Salah

doi:10.2983/035.035.0213

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“…Relative S. marginatus density in the Gulf of Gabes, where an abundance of these species on Tunisian coasts has been reported, with more than 30 specimens/m 2 , is currently being restored. 16,25 Among the edible bivalves on our coasts that have not yet been fully utilized are razor clams and S. marginatus, which have potential economic value. The reproductive cycle and density of S. marginatus have been studied in Tunisia, particularly in the Gulf of Gabes.…”

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“…The reproductive cycle and density of S. marginatus have been studied in Tunisia, particularly in the Gulf of Gabes. 16,[26][27][28] The stock in the Gulf of Gabes was estimated to be 180 t/year based on INSTM research. If extensive research is done to ascertain the density and distribution of razor clam species by area, it will be much simpler to consider the possibilities for their utilization.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several types of razor clams are valuable commercially everywhere. 29 This can be explained by the absence of razor clams from Tunisia's list of officially exploited bivalve species. The Gulf of Gabes has 200 specimens harvested per day throughout the spring.…”

Section: Economic Impactsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Clam harvesting in Tunisia: sustainability risks and SDG opportunities

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Clam harvesting and export play a pivotal socio-economic role in Tunisia. Clam harvesting, one of the most widespread fishing activities in the country’s southern coastal regions (Sfax, Gabes, and Medenine), is crucial to supporting rural and vulnerable communities in their fight for survival, particularly women clam collectors. These women are in jeopardy due to several issues, such as pollution degrading the environment in the collection regions. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, in Resolution No. 3500, dated November 16, 2020, suspended the clam harvesting seasons for three consecutive years (2020–2023). This decision, influenced by environmental, biological, and harvest area health data, was then followed by several national and international initiatives within the context of the blue economy to address these issues in such underdeveloped rural areas. Within this framework, the current project intends to contribute to these efforts by establishing a clam fishery management plan. This strategy can help promote fresh commercial species in great demand in the European and global markets. Additionally, it will strengthen the monitoring and follow-up of various manufacturing and transportation procedures and entice stakeholders to adhere to legal and health requirements. This work also aims to engage women clam collectors on the breadline in supplementary activities to ensure their financial independence and preserve their dignity. It seeks to provide unemployed young men a greater chance of finding employment locally and additional possibilities for making a living.

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confidence: 99%

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Clam harvesting in Tunisia: sustainability risks and SDG opportunities

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“…Solen marginatus is a widely distributed marine bivalve in the Mediterranean Sea, particularly in the North of Africa including Tunisian coasts. 12 Moreover, S. marginatus is available in international markets at fairly high prices, 13 and it is commercially exploited in several European countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland. 14 However, in Tunisia, among seafood, S. marginatus has a low commercial value, and only three bivalves (i.e.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Ruditapes decussatus, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Crassostrea gigas) have been mainly exploited. 12 To date, only few studies have been reported on the reproductive cycle of S. marginatus, its genetic characterization and pathological alterations, whereas no study has been reported on the biotechnological use and applications of S. marginatus; hence, herein, we have emphasized on the biochemical study of this razor clam, its valorization by the extraction and fractionation of SP, and the investigation of the antioxidant, anticoagulant and antibacterial activities of these SP.…”

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confidence: 99%