The Manila Clam Ruditapes Philippinarum
Science and Significance of a Globalised Species
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: John Humphreys
- Language: English
The Manila Clam Ruditapes Philippinarum: Science and Significance of a Globalised Species is an indispensable volume in the Estuarine and Coastal Science" book series offering th… Read more
The Manila Clam Ruditapes Philippinarum: Science and Significance of a Globalised Species is an indispensable volume in the Estuarine and Coastal Science" book series offering the only comprehensive account of the Manila clam, covering its journey from its native range in China, Japan, and Korea to its exploitation and establishment in the USA, Canada, Europe, and the Mediterranean. By examining the science and global spread of this successful species, the book addresses broader issues of biological globalization and the exploitation of nature, posing significant questions and challenges for conservation policy and sustainable development in the Anthropocene era. Authored by Prof. John Humphreys, ECSA's President-Elect, this book draws on a multidisciplinary range of literature to cover essential information in the areas of aquaculture and marine biology.
- Provides comprehensive account of the Manila clam and its importance in the Anthropocene.
- Offers insights on biological globalization, nature exploitation, and conservation policy, supported by a wide range of literature in aquaculture, marine biology, and environmental science.
- Includes conservation strategies and practical methodologies under climate change
Students of fisheries, and benthic ecology
Part A. Globalization and significance
1. Origins; pre-historic mariculture; the Voyage of the Samarang; economic significance.
2. The question of indigenous distribution
3. The process and sequence of globalization
Part B. Biology of a cosmopolitan species
4. Phylogeny taxonomy and genomics
5. Somatic anatomy and physiology.
6. Reproduction, life cycle and growth
7. Ecology, habitats, and behavior
8. The dynamics of naturalization.
Part C. Fisheries
9. Global production, trading routes and value chains.
10. Aquaculture and fishery practices across the world
11. Environmental impacts and socio-economic benefits
12. Fishery management and regulation
Part D. Globalization, climate, and the politics of conservation
13. The Manila clam as an “alien monster”
14. Conservation strategy and priorities under climate change.
15. Sustainable development and the globalization of species References Index
1. Origins; pre-historic mariculture; the Voyage of the Samarang; economic significance.
2. The question of indigenous distribution
3. The process and sequence of globalization
Part B. Biology of a cosmopolitan species
4. Phylogeny taxonomy and genomics
5. Somatic anatomy and physiology.
6. Reproduction, life cycle and growth
7. Ecology, habitats, and behavior
8. The dynamics of naturalization.
Part C. Fisheries
9. Global production, trading routes and value chains.
10. Aquaculture and fishery practices across the world
11. Environmental impacts and socio-economic benefits
12. Fishery management and regulation
Part D. Globalization, climate, and the politics of conservation
13. The Manila clam as an “alien monster”
14. Conservation strategy and priorities under climate change.
15. Sustainable development and the globalization of species References Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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John Humphreys
After ten years as Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of Greenwich, London, John moved to the south coast of England where he is currently visiting professor at the Institute of Marine Sciences, Portsmouth and Chairman of the Southern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority: The latter statutory organisation being responsible for a sea area of which more than 50% is occupied by 15 marine protected areas with over 30 different overlapping designations. His main research focus is on the ecology of non-native bivalve species, but he has also published on various aspects of policy. His work in Africa won a Queen’s Award for his University in 2007. John is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and on the Council of the Estuarine & Coastal Sciences Association.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, University of Greenwich, UK