TROPHIC CAPACITY OF THE COASTAL AREAS FOR THE CULTURE OF OYSTERS, MUSSELS AND COCKLES

Objective

The main objective of this concerted action is to continue and validate the research carried out for the development of trophic capacity models of different bays used for mollusc culture. These models should allow, based on the hydrodynamic and sedimentary characteristics as well as on the nutrient inputs of the ecosystem, to determine in relation to the ecophysiological responses of the oysters, mussels and cockles the growth which could be reached by the shellfish culture industry and the relationship growth/cultured stock within the different geographic sectors of the ecosystem.

The ambitious objective of this concerted action is to develop a "universal" model based on the present knowledge of ecosystem models and of the physiological functions of the cultured shellfish. In 1996, a common approach using a common logical for every European Community location will be proposed. It is possible that during this comparison exercise of methods of approach and software, several models will be proposed depending on the nature and quality of the variables available as well as on the questions and conditions formulated by coastal managers (professional organisations, regions, etc.).

Fields of science

• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › software
• natural sciences › biological sciences › ecology › ecosystems

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 253 - Interaction between aquaculture and the environment

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CON - Coordination of research actions

Coordinator

Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (IFREMER)

Address

Place Du Séminaire L'houmeau
17137 Nieul-sur-mer
France

Participants (7)

Centre National du Machinisme Agricole, du Génie Rural, des Eaux et des Forêts (CEMAGREF)

France

Address

Parc De Tourvoie
92163 Antony

NERC Centre of Coastal and Marine Sciences

United Kingdom

Address

Prospect Place West Hoe
PL1 3DH Plymouth

RIJKWATERSTAAT

Netherlands

Address

Middelburg

UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAIS VASCO

Spain

Address

Bilbao

UNIVERSITADE NOVA DE LISBOA

Portugal

Address

Monte Da Caparica

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE GALWAY

Ireland

Address

90 Galway

UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS

Greece

Address

Athens