Shellfishing Shifts To Recreation On Cape Cod Bay
As quahogs and scallops decline in Cape Cod waters, officials emphasize shellfishing as a recreational activity rather than a commercial or subsistence pursuit. The shift reflects broader changes in marine resources and public use of coastal areas.
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Cape Cod shellfish game fuels tourist economy on the Cape
In Orleans Eastham and Brewster a summer shellfish game uses quahogs drawn from Orleans to supply nearby towns. Fishermen Fulcher Schwind and Baker recount the practice, with Eastham selling licenses and Brewster shifting away from commercial permits as tourism drives the Cape Cod economy.
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Brewster
Gene Fulcher
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Phil Schwind
Warren Baker
Schwind
Fulcher
Cape Cod Bay
Mike Frucci
Baker
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