BIVIOS
BIVIOS – Environmental Monitoring for Shellfish Farming
The BIVIOS project provides data on environmental variations in bivalve aquaculture, focusing on physical factors such as the input of sediment-laden waters to the farms and movements of seabed sediments.
The project aims to:
- Analyze historical data, satellite data, and direct observations using mathematical models.
- Qualify the data needed to support mitigation of negative impacts on shellfish farming.
- Develop a suite of digital services and propose best practices for shellfish farm managers.
An innovative aspect of the project is the creation of a multi-species pilot co-cultivation and farming system in the Portofino Marine Protected Area to restore and reintroduce both animal and algal species.
- The system accommodates different species based on their environmental requirements, including lighting, hydrodynamics, and depth.
- It is equipped with advanced instrumentation to detect and monitor juvenile mollusks, including species of interest to the MPA, such as Pinna Nobilis.
- This species, included in the ASPIM protocol (Specially Protected Area of Mediterranean Interest), has not been observed in the seabed due to an epidemic. The project aims to support its reintroduction into the area.
PM_TEN’s Role:
PM_TEN will develop and implement meteorological and metocean models to ensure the predictive operation of the decision support system, providing reliable data for the management and monitoring of shellfish farming activities.
PM_TEN will develop and implement meteorological and metocean models to ensure the predictive operation of the decision support system, providing reliable data for the management and monitoring of shellfish farming activities.
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