Ria Formosa production zones in terms of good clam individual growth

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Field and modeling studies in FORWARD

Findings

The best return on investment, is in the eastern part of the system, followed by the central area near the Armona inlet (Fortaleza) and by the Faro area;

The scenario of full mussel production at the APPAA reduces food availability to the clam beds, with a projected 120 tonne annual decline in clam productio

System-scale models

Recommendations

Study the role of microphytobenthos as a source of food for clams and oysters in order to optimise the application of E2K;

A detailed application of the ecological model can provide more specific analyses on a per-lease basis, and be used to test interactions among leases with respect to food depletion

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