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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: -1°C

# Asian Clam

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Alien invader: It may look harmless, but this tiny clam has a LOT of state agencies worried
Highly invasive and difficult to get rid of, it’s thought the Asian Clam may been inadvertently brought to Ireland in boat bilge water or as live bait.
Meet Ireland's latest invader: The Asian Clam
A new report says that complete removal of the clam from our waterways is “not feasible”.
7 unwanted animal invaders you might find in Ireland
Raccoons! Wild boar! Ladybirds? Asian clams?… Yup, all of the above are deemed ‘invasive species’ in Ireland.