Ben Tre: Determine areas qualified for commercial clam farming
Ben Tre authorities have recently
The regulation emphasized the clam farming units are required to meet the following conditions: Farmed species must be Meretrix lyrata produced/collected in Ben Tre or any province that applies bivalve mollusk control programme; Clam seed must have origin certificate granted by competent agency; Farming bed is required to have flat bottom, low steep, salinity of 10-30o/oo; Sustainable eco-system and bio-diversity must be ensured; and regulations on hygiene and safety must be followed strictly. (VietFishNews)