COSY - Density-dependence in cockle populations: possibilities for a sustainable fishery | COSY | Project | Fact sheet | FP5 | CORDIS

Ziel

This project will contribute to our understanding of the role density-depending processes in the dynamic of an exploited bivalve species ( Cerastpderma edle ) from natural beds in the Wadden Sea and the Oosterschelde estuary.

By using an innovative modelling approach the B-N diagram, some specific issues will be addressed to identify the relevant spatial scale(s) at which density dependence occur and may affect population dynamics of C. edule: possible occurrence of density-dependant mortality in cockle populations: the factors responsible for density-dependant growth and or survival in cockles i.e competition for space or trophic resources: and finally possible impacts in terms of Economy i.e. sustainability and profitability of the cockles fisheries and of ecology, i.e. protection of estuarine habitants including food reservation for wading birds.

Wissenschaftliches Gebiet

Programm/Programme

FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

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Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

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Koordinator

NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE FOR FISHERIES RESEARCH

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Adresse

Haringkade 1
IJMUIDEN
Niederlande

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