The effects of clam fishing on the properties of surface sediments in the lagoon of Venice, Italy
Harvesting of clams(<i>Tapes philippinarum</i>) has important socio-economic and environmental implications for the Venice lagoon area, Italy. Clam harvesting disrupts the structure of benthic communities but the effects upon sediment stability and surface structure remain unclear....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2004-01-01
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| Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/8/160/2004/hess-8-160-2004.pdf |