Mediterranean Mussel Culture In Greece: Hanging Park, Long-Line Facilities Near Farm Capacity

摘要

Greece's mussel aquaculture combines traditional hanging park culture with newer long-line methods. The traditional farms are generally family-run operations located in shallow, near-shore waters. Long-line culture was introduced for mussel farming todepths over 6 m. Although mussel productivity at higher depth is lower, the farms can be expanded to occupy larger areas. Further expansion of Greece's mussel industry is limited, as few new licenses are being issued, and most traditional sites cannot be expanded.