Production efficiency of mussel bottom culture

Mosseltransitie en natuurherstel : sociaal-economische draagkracht en ontwikkelingen Nederlandse mosselsector, 2008-2017

“…In de regel bereiken de uitgezaaide mosselen na ongeveer 2 jaar een gewicht van rond de 20 gram en zijn ze geschikt voor de verkoop (Capelle, 2017 productie van consumptie mosselen) blijkt er een significant verband te zijn tussen deze twee factoren (Regressie met F-test. P= 0,009)(figuur 3.4 en figuur 3.5).…”

The effect of mussel farming on sediment dynamics in the Wadden Sea : case studies evaluating the local effects of mussel seed fisheries and mussel harvest on turbidity and sedimentation

“…Production areas are located in the south (Delta) and the north (Wadden Sea) of the Netherlands. Approximately 48% of the mussels are produced in the Wadden Sea (Capelle, 2017). Mussel aquaculture in the Wadden Sea is characterised by bottom cultivation: mussel seed is either fished from natural banks or collected by suspended longlines, and subsequently relayed on bottom plots (Figure 1) for further growth to commercial size.…”

“…Shellfish, like blue mussels, are key species in the Wadden Sea food web. The blue mussel (Mytilus edulis L.) is an ecosystem engineer that has a broad effect on biodiversity by providing refuge and habitats for other species and being an important food source for birds, crabs and starfish (Capelle, 2017). Blue mussels create substrate for associated organisms and visitors, such as a variety of birds (Dankers & Zuidema, 1995).…”

“…The total number of 9-12 samples was based on Van Bemmelen et al (2012). However, Capelle et al (2017) indicates that sample size should be higher for defining mussel biomass/coverage on mussel plots. The latter study applies 70 grab samples per mussel plot.…”

Relating a DEB model for mussels (Mytilus edulis) to growth data from the Oosterschelde : trace-back analysis of food conditions

“…The temperature fluctuations are quite comparable throughout the Oosterschelde, but the food conditions vary largely. In total about 3 5000 ha of culture plots are present in the Oosterschelde, of which 2 250 ha is used by mussel farmers (Capelle, 2017). The culture plots are organised in clusters spread over the Oosterschelde and are often located on the edges of the intertidal flats.…”