FORWARD project

At the end of this project, various specialists were invited to contribute with four short case studies. The intent was to discuss aspects relevant to the Ria Formosa.

The first case study examines issues related to sediment transport; the second presents results on the application of an ecological model to study the potential production, ecological impact and economic return from the of the Armona offshore aquaculture area off the Ria Formosa.

This is followed by a review on disease issues in aquaculture, and the final case study examines the success story of the largest shellfish aquaculture company in the United States.