Abstract
Abstract The paper covers research findings on mussel farming and the analysis of current situation in mussel farming in the Baltic Sea. The mussel farming has a development potential in the Baltic Sea region. Some developers have chosen progressive activities to achieve the aim. For example, in Sweden the development of mussel farming is suggested as one of the instruments for reducing eutrophication. Several countries in the Baltic Sea region are in the beginning phase of the mariculture development. The following research methods were used in the research: studies of scientific publications, case studies and document studies on some important factors impeding the development of mussel farming in the Baltic Sea.
Highlights
Blue mussel shells have been found in kitchen middens dated as far back as 6000 years ago
Deep analysis of perceived opportunities and pursued strategies in an emerging industry has been done in the case of Norwegian Blue Mussel farming (Ottesen & Grønhaug, 2004)
The results of extensive socio-economic analysis and aspects of stakeholder involvement in mussel-farming in the Gulf of Trieste are published in scientific paper and discussed
Summary
Blue mussel shells have been found in kitchen middens dated as far back as 6000 years ago. A lot of academic research has been performed and scientific publications developed world-wide on best approaches in mussel farming and on marketing tools; different aspects are analysed and discussed. Deep analysis of perceived opportunities and pursued strategies in an emerging industry has been done in the case of Norwegian Blue Mussel farming (Ottesen & Grønhaug, 2004). The results of extensive socio-economic analysis and aspects of stakeholder involvement in mussel-farming in the Gulf of Trieste are published in scientific paper and discussed. Results of academic investigations on history, experience and findings of production and marketing trends of the cultured Mediterranean mussel in Greece are discussed in scientific publications by Theodorou et al (2011). In the Eastern Baltic Sea countries there are many small fishermen but almost none is related to the business of blue mussels. Blue mussel processing as a business is in a pilot-project phase and it is a challenge for local fishermen
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