This report describes a survey carried out on Tarbert Bank in 2023 to estimate the densities and sizes of razor clams, Ensis siliqua and Ensis magnus. The survey was conducted as part of the Scottish Government’s electrofishing scientific trial (Scottish Government, 2017). This report presents the results of scientific work commissioned by the Marine Directorate.
Data and Resources
- Report on razor clam surveys on Tarbert Bankhtml
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | |
| Modified | 2023-11-30 |
| Release Date | 2023-11-24 |
| Identifier | ef8bb00d-1c46-4e16-b797-869a14b3075c |
| Spatial / Geographical Coverage Area | POLYGON ((-6.954345703125 56.484818726387, -6.954345703125 57.017888691052, -5.9820556640625 57.017888691052, -5.9820556640625 56.484818726387)) |
| Temporal Coverage | 2023-02-16 to 2023-03-04 |
| Language | English (United Kingdom) |
| License | UK Open Government Licence (OGL) |
| Data Dictionary | The scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams commenced on 1 February 2018. The trial was authorised following public consultation and in light of scientific research which demonstrated that the electrofishing method is highly selective, produces high quality product with zero bycatch and is less intrusive than traditional methods, like dredging. The trial aims to help understand the potential economic impact of the industry and provide useful evidence on how this fishery can be managed effectively and sustainably. Surveys were undertaken as part of the scientific work commissioned by the Marine Directorate. |
| Contact Name | Scottish Government, Marine Directorate |
| Contact Email | |
| Public Access Level | Public |