| Issue |
Aquat. Living Resour.
Volume 39, 2026
Special Issue - Interdisciplinary issues on Manila and European clams in their socio-ecosystems
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| Article Number | 4 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/alr/2025022 | |
| Published online | 10 February 2026 | |
Research Article
The International Manila and European Clams Conference: Euro‐Mediterranean overview and future directions to support sustainable clam fisheries★
1
Ifremer, ASIM, Station de La Tremblade, Avenue de Mus de Loup, Ronce‐les Bains, 17390 La Tremblade, France
2
Ifremer, COAST, 1 allée du Parc Montaury, 64600 Anglet, France
3
Ifremer, COAST, 1 Quai du Commandant Silhouette, 33120 Arcachon, France
4
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, LMAP UMR CNRS 5142, 1 allée du parc de Montaury, 64600 Anglet, France
** Corresponding authors: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Received:
7
November
2025
Accepted:
4
December
2025
Abstract
The SYMPA symposium was initiated to improve knowledge and promote information exchange among stakeholders involved in clam fisheries and aquacultures. This initiative addressed the lack of coordinated research networks focused on European marine bivalves; a critical gap identified through two decades of research on clams. During the symposium, research highlighted the ecological and socio‐economic importance of the clam resources, primarily represented by the two key species Ruditapes philippinarum and Ruditapes decussatus, using a wide range of methodologies and providing integrative insights into population dynamics, ecosystem interactions, and combined fishery‐aquaculture applications. In the current context of declining stocks at several major European production sites, such a framework for scientific dialogue and knowledge dissemination is essential, as it supports evidence‐based decision‐making by resource managers and policymakers. Future directions proposed during the symposium highlight the necessity of adopting multidisciplinary and participatory approaches to ensure the sustainable management of clam populations. The establishment of a dedicated research network on clams would contribute to harmonize methodologies, enhance data sharing and interoperability, and underpin science‐based conservation and fisheries management.
Key words: Ruditapes philippinarum / Ruditapes decussatus / Europe / knowledge transfer and exchange / user of science / producer of science
Handling Editor: Pauline Kamermans and Pierre Boudry
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 license by F. Riquet, F. Sanchez, E. Antajan, N. Bru, N. Caill-Milly.
© F. Riquet et al., Published by EDP Sciences 2026
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