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Passamaquoddy Tribe Revives Clam Harvesting Tradition Amid Decline

8/31/2025

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The Passamaquoddy tribe in Sipayik, Maine, has seen an 85% decline in softshell clam populations over 50 years due to overfishing and climate change.
Volunteers have launched a community clam garden, introducing 250,000 juvenile clams to aid restoration efforts.
The first harvest is anticipated next summer, promoting a reconnection with the tribe's 13,000-year clam harvesting tradition.

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Story summary

The Passamaquoddy tribe in Sipayik, Maine, has seen an 85% decline in softshell clam populations over 50 years due to overfishing and climate change.
Volunteers have launched a community clam garden, introducing 250,000 juvenile clams to aid restoration efforts.
The first harvest is anticipated next summer, promoting a reconnection with the tribe's 13,000-year clam harvesting tradition.