Topic: The Bay Scallop and other shellfish are a critical sustenance food and economic resource for the Tribe. (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Develop a better understanding of the sources and impacts of [Harmful Algal Blooms] HABs on shellfish and their habitat.

Economy Food
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Support or conduct research to address potentially harmful blooms in local waters.

Economy Food
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Develop and implement a strategy to track the effectiveness of scallop propagation activities in terms of supplementing the commercial and...

Economy Food
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Develop seed management protocols for transplanting seed. Protocols should include (1) Outline criteria for seed sanctuaries, and (2) Review of...

Economy Food
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Continue to develop scallop spawning sanctuaries, through the use of spawning cages, to increase larval survival, and monitor impacts of...

Economy Food
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Ensure stable funding for sufficient staffing of all management activities, including research, water quality testing and analysis, propagation, enforcement, and...

Economy Water
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

All personnel involved in the management of shellfish resources and enforcement of shellfish regulations should attend periodic joint-training sessions (facilitated...

Economy Food