The role of wind in controlling the connectivity of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis L.) populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Larval connectivity between distinct benthic populations is essential for their persistence. Although connectivity is difficult to measure in situ, it can be predicted via models that simulate biophysical interactions between larval behaviour and ocean currents. The blue mussel (Mytilus Edulis L.) is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere and extensively commercialised worldwide. In the Irish Sea, this industry represents ~ 50% of Welsh shellfisheries, where cultivation is mainly based on wild spat. However, the main sources and amount of spat varied interannually (1100 tonnes harvest in 2014 against zero in 2018). The aim of this study is to characterise the structure and dynamics of the blue mussel metapopulation within the northern part of the Irish Sea.

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SUBMITTER: Demmer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8783501 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature