Tikab, or scallops, are native marine mollusks found in sandy or gravelly seabeds, especially around Barangay Asluman in Gigantes Carles. They have fan-shaped shells in various colors and can swim short distances by quickly opening and closing their shells to escape predators. Scallops are an important food source and a key part of the local economy. The community celebrates their cultural connection to scallops through the Tikab Festival and crafts made from their shells. However, threats like red tide, overharvesting, and weak regulation endanger the scallop population. To protect this resource, local laws limit harvesting to scallops at least two inches wide, promoting sustainable fishing practices.
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Angel Rose Deocampo, 2024
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Angel Rose Deocampo, Honey Lou Talidano
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, coastal livelihoods, community livelihood, conservation efforts, cultural festivals Philippines, Environmental Protection, fan-shaped shells, Filipino culture, Gigantes Carles, Habitat Loss, local economy Philippines, local fishing regulations, marine conservation Philippines, Mimachlamys sanguinea, native marine mollusks, overharvesting threats, rare species protection, red tide impact, sandy seabeds Philippines, scallop swimming behavior, scallops, seafood Philippines, shell crafts Philippines, Sustainable Fishing, Tikab, Tikab Festival
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