Thomas Guyondet

INTRODUCTION One of the major limitations to the development of shellfish aquaculture in coastal areas is the intraspecific competition among the cultured individuals. The ability of these organisms to clear large volumes of water of their organic particle contents may lead to an overall reduction in food availability, which translates into a limited production capacity.Matching the shellfish stoc ...

IntroductionShellfish aquaculture may raise spatial planning issues because it occurs in coastal areas, often within bays already utilized for diverse human activities. Its development may also raise concerns about an over-utilizationof natural resources, namely the phytoplankton on which the cultured shellfish grow. The usual methodology put in place to address this type of carrying capacity issu ...