Bioeconomy in Colombia: DNA analysis shows a vital shellfish in decline

Along Colombia’s Pacific coast, a small shellfish called piangua has been a crucial part of local communities for generations. This humble mollusk is a vital source of income and nutrition for many coastal residents. As a regional resource that can be sustainably utilized, it represents a bioeconomic opportunity and is an example for other regions. But now, scientists are raising the alarm about its future.

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