Marine Invertebrates of Interest: Bivalves

Overview

California's coastal waters are home to a multitude of invertebrates (species lacking a bony skeleton). A small fraction of these, including bivalves such as clams and mussels, are actually targeted by California's recreational and commercial fisheries. Read on to learn more about bivalve species identification, biology, habitat, geographic range, fishing methods, and more.

Clams

Hand holding a pismo clam

Current Status of Fisheries Reports

Past Status of Fisheries Reports

Articles, Blog Posts, and Other Resources

clams on the sand

Pismo Clam Frequently Asked Questions

Scallops

Two scallops underwater

Current Status of Fisheries Report

None available - visit the Marine Species Portal(opens in new tab) to view other species of interest.

Past Status of Fisheries Reports

Articles, Blog Posts, and Other Resources

Mussels

Mussels in tidepool

Current Status of Fisheries Report

Past Status of Fisheries Reports

Articles, Blog Posts, Other Resources

None available - visit the Marine Management News blog(opens in new tab) to view other posts of interest or subscribe to the latest news.

Oysters

To learn more about CDFW's management of cultured oysters, explore the Aquaculture page.

Current Status of Fisheries Report

None available - visit the Marine Species Portal(opens in new tab) to view other species of interest.

Past Status of Fisheries Reports

Articles, Blog Posts, Other Resources

None available - visit the Marine Management News blog(opens in new tab) to view other posts of interest or subscribe to the latest news.

Shellfish Health Advisory Information

Marine Region (Region 7)
Regional Manager: Dr. Craig Shuman
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