Southern Clams operations manager David Redshaw eats a clam freshly harvested from Otago Harbour. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : Clams harvested as permit issue looms

Southern Clams staff member Alain Njoh Njoh (above left) carries a sack of clams in Otago Harbour. : Clams harvested as permit issue looms

Southern Clams staff (above right, from left) Mike Aluesi, Arne Vanderburg and James Mathews continue with the harvest. : Clams harvested as permit issue looms

Southern Clams staff (from left) Colin McShain, Phil Tackney, harvest manager Tane Gray, Mike Aluesi, James Mathews and Arne Vanderburg harvest clams from Otago Harbour. : Clams harvested as permit issue looms

Clams harvested as permit issue looms : Clams harvested as permit issue looms

Clams harvested as permit issue looms : Clams harvested as permit issue looms