September 17-19, 1998, Donegal, Ireland
Objectives:
To ensure a sustainable scallop spat supply for that the European scallop landing can be maintained and increased through aquaculture and enhanced wild fisheries.
Course Outline:
- Lectures and video footage on wild hatchery and mesocosm spat supplies
- Spat transport
- Site selection
- Predator control
- Fouling control: biological, husbandry and chemical intensive and extensive culture.
- Various systems and markets.
- Visit to Mulroy Bay to view all aspects of production, including spat collection, nursery techniques, ongrowing, reseeding and harvesting.
Info:
Mr. Jerry Gallagher, North West Shell Fish Ltd.,
Upper Carrick, Carrigart, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Tel/Fax: 353 74 55195