Shellfishers working in Tejo Estuary (Portugal). Photo credits: Paula Chainho
What is Shellfish Harvesting On Foot?
It’s a fishing method performed on foot. Supporting vessel and snorkeling equipment can be used.
Target species: Clams, cockles, razor clams, among others.
Fishing gears: Individuals are collected by hand or using rudimentary fishing artefacts, such as harvesting knife, hand-rakers, hoe, and hand-dredges.
It’s a fishing method performed on foot. Supporting vessel and snorkeling equipment can be used.
Target species: Clams, cockles, razor clams, among others.
Fishing gears: Individuals are collected by hand or using rudimentary fishing artefacts, such as harvesting knife, hand-rakers, hoe, and hand-dredges.
