Haimen Clams

Haimen Clams

　　There are two types of clams in Haimen: the common clam and the lovely clam. Since the region was first cultivated, coastal fishermen have been harvesting and consuming them. In 1984, enclosed farming was organized in Dongxing Township. In 1985, 200 acres of clams were farmed artificially, and measures such as banning the capture of juvenile clams every June and prohibiting artificial egg collection during the spawning season were implemented to protect and support clam production. That year, 3,400 tons of clams were produced, with a value of 1.36 million yuan. In 1988, a dedicated agency for clam farming was established, cultivating 2,000 acres and producing 3,000 tons of clams, valued at 3 million yuan.