Table 2. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of clam farming in the Venice Lagoon. Adapted from Torricelli et al. 2009. SWOT ANALYSIS CLAM FARMING IN VENICE LAGOON STRENGHTS WEAKNESSESS High lagoon suitability to clam growth High productivity Nursery areas producing natural seeds Good scientific knowledge of the environmental system and of the clam's biology Low education Low traditional knowledge Low trust of local consumers Illegal market Illegal fishing in polluted areas Low efficiency of governance network Sediment composition alteration     THREATS OPPORTUNITIES Over fishing Loss of nurseries and suitable clam farming area for other uses Climate change Promoting education Promoting comanagement Developing technology (hatcheries) Diversification Product traceability and certification Integrated management following a systemic approach Common Fisheries Policy: FLAG based on territorial approach