A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts

A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts by David Lawrence Belding provides a detailed analysis of the decline in shellfisheries in Massachusetts. The report emphasizes the need for legislative action to address the decline in shellfish production and proposes a system of private control through leased grants to individuals. It discusses challenges in implementing the proposed system the importance of protecting shellfish areas and statistical summaries of shellfisheries in Massachusetts. The book offers insights into the quahaug oyster and clam industries highlighting their history challenges and potential for sustainable development.