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Help us bring awareness to the Invasive Asian clams (Corbicula fluminea)

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Soft-shell clams (American English) or sand gaper (British English/Europe), scientific name Mya arenaria, popularly called "steamers", "softshells", "longnecks", "piss clams", "Ipswich clams", or "Essex clams" are a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Myidae. by @asianclams

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The USGS says, in short: “not recommended they be eaten by people.” “Most clams and mussels are edible, but that does not mean they taste good! Many species and fish and ducks eat zebra mussels, so they are not harmful in that sense. by @asianclams

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What can you do to help?
1. Make sure you thoroughly clean your boat and fishing gear. Remove all and any dirt, plant, or animal material before launch.
2. When fishing, be sure to follow baitfish regulations.
3. Don’t ever dump an aquarium in a water body, and don’t support a marketplace for invasives by stocking invasives in your aquarium.
4. Support the efforts of the LGA to fight this invader and others by becoming a member, or sending us a special donation to help fund the fight.
5. Become familiar with what the four invasive species currently in Lake George look like (Asian clam, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed, and Zebra mussel). Notify us if you see anything suspicious. by @asianclams

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The Asian clam poses a threat to the Lake’s environment and ecology that is more serious than any aquatic invader we have faced before. by @asianclams

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The Asian Clam prefers sandy or gravelly bottom areas, in shallow, warm water by @asianclams

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The Asian clam is native to southern Asia, the eastern Mediterranean and Australia. by @asianclams

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The Asian clam is a very small and round bi-valve clam. It is typically less than 1.5 inches in size, and can spread rapidly. A single clam can reproduce alone, and can release hundreds a day. by @asianclams

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Asian clams cause a number of major problems for waterways in which they become established, including the excretion of significant amounts of inorganic nutrients, particularly nitrogen that can stimulate the growth of algae and dirty the water. by @asianclams

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We need to stop Asian clams. by @asianclams

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