1. Andie Favret, Coe Gray, Brandon Orozco, Jessica Kissell
Asian Clam
Andie Favret, Coe Gray, Brandon Orozco, Jessica Kissell

2. Origin of Asian Clam The Asian Clam originally came from Southern Asia
Came to America in the 19th century

3. How Asian Clam’s came to America
The Asian Clam was first introduced to the San Francisco and Vancouver
Traveled to and through Oregon in the ballast water in ships and was also used as bait. .

4. The current situation Current situation is bad
Asian Clam is on the 100 most dangerous invaders list
Inhabits a wide range of substrate types, temperature and salinity gradients and can reach population densities of more than 25,000/m2

5. Pictures Of Clams

6. Affect on the ecosystem
The introduction of the Asian Clam has caused clogging of water intake pipes. Affecting power, water , and fire protection industries that are using the intake pipes

7. Future complications
That the Asian Clams will out compete native Species such as native clams for space and food easily
If action is taken soon the Asian Clam will overpopulate and become a bigger problem than it already is.

9. Action Plan for Asian Clam
Amending the ballast water import health standard.
Increasing the chances of detecting the Asian Clam if it arrives by determining P. Amurensis unwanted and notifiable; and disseminating information on the Asian Clam to the public.
Increasing our under standing of the Asian Clam and how to respond to an incursion