Essays about: "blue mussel farming"

Found 5 essays containing the words blue mussel farming.

  1. 1. Mussel farming along the south-Swedish coasts - a possible solution to eutrophication?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : David Trulsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Mussel farming; Aquaculture; Spatial suitability analysis; Eutrophication; Baltic Sea; Biology and Life Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The concept of mussel farming as a mitigator to nutrient pollution is steadily spreading. The southernmost part of Sweden borders the Baltic Sea where the water quality differs between the costs, however, all are affected by eutrophication. READ MORE

  3. 2. STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM: USING LOW TROPHIC SPECIES IN SALMON FEEDS. Assessing the environmental performance of novel salmon feeds with LCA .

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Moritz Hempel; [2022-08-30]
    Keywords : LCA; Salmon aquaculture; novel feeds; seaweed; blue mussel;

    Abstract : Over the past 30 years, the formulation of salmon feeds has shifted from being based on marine ingredients like fishmeal and fish oil towards more plant-based ingredients. This shift was caused by limited supply of wild fish and general sustainability concerns related to using forage fish for feed, so they were mainly replaced with vegetable-protein. READ MORE

  4. 3. Is blue mussel farming a potential mitigation tool to combat eutrophication in the Baltic Sea? A synthesis based on stakeholder interviews

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Emilija Zilinskaite; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Baltic Sea; Baltic Sea Region; eutrophication; blue mussel farming; circular economy;

    Abstract : The Baltic Sea is the most polluted sea in the world. Its hydrological conditions and ongoing eutrophication are a high threat for marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Additionally, eutrophication has negative effects on the wellbeing of countries and their societies in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). READ MORE

  5. 4. Using Blue Mussels as a Tool for Mitigating Eutrophication in the Baltic Sea

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Johanna Ståhle; Linnea Henriksson; [2018]
    Keywords : Life cycle analysis LCA ; recycling of nutrients; blue mussels; mussel farm; mussel meal; biogas; compost;

    Abstract : Eutrophication is a consequence of excess nutrients in the water which leads to increased algaegrowth, reduced water transparency and hypoxic bottoms. This is the biggest environmental problemfor the Baltic Sea which recently has resulted in stricter legislations and other initiatives to help theBaltic Sea to recover. READ MORE

  6. 5. Värdet av musselodlingar som reningsåtgärd i en kostnadseffektiv rening av kväve och fosfor från Östersjön

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Martin Lindqvist; [2008]
    Keywords : musslor; kväve; fosfor; kostnadseffektivitet; Östersjön;

    Abstract : Övergödning på grund av mänskliga utsläpp av närsalter, främst kväve och fosfor är ett av de allvarligaste miljöproblemen i Östersjön. Blåmusslor lever av att filtrera växtplankton från vattnet och binder därigenom kväve och fosfor. På så sätt bidrar de till att minska övergödningen när de skördas. READ MORE