Investigating adult reproduction as a potential barrier to recovery of wild Manila clam (Venerupis philippinarum) populations impacted by the Nathan E. Stewart oil spill, Central Coast, B.C.

Understanding the chronic effects of environmental disasters, such as oil spills, is critical to assessing long-term impacts on marine ecosystems and guiding recovery efforts. We assessed the reproductive potential of adult Manila clams (Venerupis philippinarum) from sites impacted by the Nathan E. Stewart oil spill (Central Coast, British Columbia, Haíɫzaqv Territory, October 2016) to determine if reduced reproductive capacity may be driving a …