| Title: | The need for innovations to secure the future of artisanal mussel farming in the coastal sea of the Gulf of Trieste (Slovenia) |
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| Authors: | ID Ramšak, Andreja (Author)
ID Bizjak, Tine (Author)
ID Robič, Uroš (Author)
ID Kovač Viršek, Manca (Author) |
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| Files: |  URL - Source URL, visit https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102166
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MD5: 01A87F06114A34770A16730C3B50601F
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  NIB - National Institute of Biology
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| Abstract: | Mariculture along the Slovene coastline is mainly mussel culture operated as a family business; in one case, it is combined with sea bass farming. It started in the early 70 s with cultivation of Mediterranean mussels, while today, the two largest producers incorporate the cultivation of Venus clams and oysters as species with higher economic value on the market. Currently, all mussels and clams produced in Slovenia are sold in the Slovenian, Italian, Croatian and French markets. The production of Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) has increased steadily, with the main obstacles being a limited area for cultivation, occasional harmful algal blooms, predation by gilthead seabream and flatworms. In addition, more recent summer heatwaves negatively affected mussel production when seawater reached high temperatures at the thermal limits unsuitable for mussel growth. This study aimed to collect first-hand information about the current mussel production technology, processes and needs to identify opportunities for innovations that could benefit the entire sector (increased knowledge, production yield, reduced workload and effort with administrative issues). The study was based on a semi-structured questionnaire with the owners of mussel farms. Analysis of the questionnaire was supplemented with current knowledge from the field and provided comprehensive insight into a small sector of mussel farming along the Slovenian coast and its possible development in the future. |
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| Keywords: | mussel farming, Mediterranean mussel, aquaculture, socio-economic impact, Gulf of Trieste, Slovenia |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 29.05.2024 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | str. [1]-9 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 36, [art. no.] ǂ102166 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-19036  |
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| UDC: | 639 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2352-5134 |
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| DOI: | 10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102166 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 197551619 |
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| Note: | Nasl. z nasl. zaslona;
Soavtorji: Tine Bizjak, Uroš Robič, Manca Kovač Viršek;
Opis vira z dne 3. 6. 2024;
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 03.06.2024 |
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| Views: | 434 |
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