Essays about: "Blue mussels"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Blue mussels.

  1. 1. Can blue mussel shells be used for retrospective 14C-analysis in the marine environment of nuclear power plants?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Partikel- och kärnfysik

    Author : Sofia Bjarheim; [2024]
    Keywords : Radionuclide; Marine Environment; Blue Mussels; 14C; Nuclear Power Plant; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Carbon-14 (14C) is one of the most important contributors to the collective effective dose of the public due to radioactive releases from nuclear power plants. However, the discharge of 14C from nuclear power plants (NPPs) into water has not been measured previously. READ MORE

  3. 2. Incorporation of climate effects in marine spatial planning. Possible Climate Refugia on the Swedish West Coast Based on Two Climate Scenarios

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaper

    Author : Eric Strömberg; [2023-08-11]
    Keywords : Climate Refugia; Climate Change; Representative Concentration Patterns; Marine Spatial Planning; Geographical Information Systems; Temperature; Salinity; Marine Management; Swedish West Coast;

    Abstract : Climate change poses a significant threat to the survival and distribution of marine species and habitats. Identification and conservation of climate refugia have emerged as a strategy to safeguard vulnerable habitats and promote species resilience. READ MORE

  4. 3. EVALUATING HEAT TREATMENT AS A METHOD TO REDUCE BIOFOULING IN OYSTER AQUACULTURE. Heat tolerance in Swedish grown Magallana gigas and Ostrea edulis.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Niklas Agblad; [2022-09-28]
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    Abstract : Aquaculture is a growing business in various parts of the world, Sweden included. As the commercial use of oysters increases, so does its demand. Farmers will need to produce a high quality product that is appealing to the customer and cost-effective for the farmer. READ MORE

  5. 4. Inclusion of blue mussels in the diet of Black Soldier Fly (Hermentia illucens) : the effect on compost process efficiency

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Alma Jennersjö Hedman; [2022]
    Keywords : Black Soldier Fly; Hermetia illucens; larvae composting; process efficiency; circular economy; animal food production;

    Abstract : Abstract The management and handling of organic waste in primarily low-income developing cities, due to high urbanization has become a global problem. The main form of waste handling in these cities are landfilling, due to it being the cheapest and easiest option. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improving mussel reef protection from a sustainability perspective: Mapping of a blue mussel reef in Denmark

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lydia Alexandra Ness; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; biogenic reef; blue mussels; ROV; mapping; habitat protection; earth sciences;

    Abstract : Coastal areas currently face a lot of anthropogenic pressures (Erlandsson et al, 2011; Wilcox et al, 2020) which might further increase through climate change (Maltby et al, 2022). This can lead to the disappearance of crucial, habitat engineering species like blue mussels (Tummon Flynn et al, 2020). READ MORE