Manila Clams Invade Massachusetts Coast | Lansing News

Manila clams, a lucrative Asian seafood species worth seven billion dollars annually, have finally invaded Massachusetts’ coastline — the last untouched stretch of North America’s shore. While they offer economic and ecological benefits as a food source for wildlife, they also threaten native shellfish by outcompeting them and altering marine ecosystems. Thankfully, these saltwater invaders can’t survive in Michigan’s freshwater lakes, sparing the Great Lakes from their impact. But that doesn’t mean Michigan is immune — zebra and quagga mussels already wreak havoc. The Manila clam’s arrival is a stark reminder of how fragile and interconnected aquatic ecosystems are, even if our freshwater systems remain safe for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf21dc8c4595f29f