Estimating blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) connectivity and settlement capacity in mid-latitude fjord regions.

ABSTRACT: The mussel industry faces challenges such as low and inconsistent levels of larvae settlement and poor-quality spat, leading to variable production. However, mussel farming remains a vital sustainable and environmentally responsible method for producing protein, fostering ecological responsibility in the aquaculture sector. We investigate the population connectivity and larval dispersion of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) in Scottish waters, as a case study, using a multidisciplinary approach that combined genetic data and particle modelling. This research allows us to develop a thorough understanding of blue mussel population dynamics in mid-latitude fjord regions, to infer gene-flow patterns, and to estimate population divergence. Our findings reveal a primary south-to-north particle trans

SUBMITTER: Corrochano-Fraile A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858254 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature