History and Status of Oregon's Pacific Razor Clam Resource, 2000. Information Report 2000-06

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Originator: Terry Link

Publish Date: August 2000

Online Link: None

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: Cedric.X.Cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: The Pacific razor clam (Siliqua patula) is found in near-shore subtidal waters and on intertidal beaches along the Pacific coast from southern California to northern Alaska. They are found along the Oregon coast, but over 90% of the harvest is taken in the 18 miles of shoreline north of TIiiamook Head, Oregon, called Clatsop Beach. This area has had a fishery since before the tum of the century. It is where most of the biological information, recreational and commercial fishery data in this report were collected. Pacific razor clams are considered to be the finest food clam on the coast, resulting in a popularity that has caused conflicts between user groups and harvest pressure on the resource. This report summarizes what is known about Oregon's Pacific razor clams, the fisheries and their effect on the resource, and the management of razor clams.

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Geographic Extent: Oregon Coast

Status: Final

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Format: PDF File

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Bibliography Information

Field Name	Value
Biblio ID	7362
Year	2000
Publisher
Request Type	Information & Education
Location	Salem HQ
Date Created	Aug 2000
Date Cataloged	6/22/05
Date Published	Aug 2000
Type	info repo
Pages	25 pp
Volume	2000-06
Status	2
Descriptor	Pacific Razor Clam; Oregon Coast
Date Entered	2005-06-22 16:06:11
Location In Clackamas Library	S wall, yellow info reports 2nd row
Author	Terry Link
Duplicates	1
Number Remaining After Requests	32
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Disposition Of Requests	State Archive: Request filled
Disposition Of Requests	StreamNet Library: Request filled
Disposition Of Requests	Tony D'Andrea: Request filled

Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Yes