Mussel Spat Collection and Cultivation Trials in Wales using Bouchots 1987-89

Summary

This report describes an investigation into the viability of using the French bouchot pole and Italian pergolai net stocking method for cultivating mussels in South Wales. A modified trial was established in North Wales to accommodate reduced tidal ?. Seed was collected from Morecambe Bay and Caemarfon and monitored over a two year growing period. A computer program was developed to compare growth performance at each site. After a T. Wrayo year growing cycle the mussels averaged 47 mm; 38% meat yield and trade opinion indicated a minimum price of 450/tonne. Costings suggest that for an investment of 20,000 a return of 45,000 per annum is projected. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Publication Reference No.

SR375

Publication date

01 May 1990