Seminar and Study tour on Molluscs Culture, Nantes/Sete, June 9-18 1992

MEDRAP II
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SEMINAR AND STUDY TOUR ON MOLLUSCS CULTURE
Nantes/Sète, June 9–18 1992

Edited by MEDRAP II Regional Center
Tunis - Tunisia

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Preparation of this Document

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This document was edited by Hassen AKROUT and Mohieddine BELKHIR in collaboration with Othman BÉJI and Neila KAFFEL, the revision was made by Michel LAMBŒUF.

Abstract

A seminar and a study tour on Mollusc Culture were organised by MEDRAP II, in collaboration with France (Foreign Ministry, IFREMER and ACTIM), from 9 to 19 June 1992 in Nantes and Sète-France.

The objectives were to exchange information, to update and to perform the knowledge on shellfish culture technics and to review present statement of production with a particular interest to the quality of products and sanitary control.

The contribution of all the participants, including representatives from public and private sectors, gave an overview of the state of the art in their respective countries, particularly on the implementation of control structures and methodology, quality and sanitary control and norms, management of the shellfish culture and ecosystems, economical aspects, diseases, etc…

The following general conclusions were raised :

- There is a need to insist on the production of the local species to preserve the existing natural stock and to set up a preventive strategy in order to reduce risks induced by the introduction of new species that could be hazardous to the environment.

- The used technologies in molluscs cultures should be well adapted to the local environmental and political context and to the local constraints in the case of the open sea culture. The relevant biological, environmental and legal aspects should be reviewed and well defined

- Shellfish production potentialities should be identified within the region with regards to technical and biological aspects.

- Diversification in term of biology and technology should be enhanced according to an organised system of production.

- Training and research should concern technical and biological aspects of shellfish culture as well as the carrying capacity of the ecosystem, its natural stock and productivity.

- Cooperation with countries of the Region is necessary to promote shellfish activities and to reduce possible risks.

The study tour which took place from 11 to 16 June, was of great interest and offered the opportunity to all participants to visit several scientific stations in the area.

Acknowledgements

The Editor would like to thank the French Authorities, namely the Foreign Ministry, IFREMER and ACTIM for their support to the Project's activities, and the National Coordinator, Mr. Philippe Ferlin for his contribution and assistance to the organisation of the seminar and the study tour.

Thanks are also addressed to the participants and the invited experts for their contribution, and to the coordinating managers of the study tour, namely Mr. Philippe Ferlin - IFREMER Paris, Mr. Sauvagnargues - Station IFREMER, Mr. Coatanea and Mr. Hamon - IFREMER Palavas.

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PART I

• Seminar Report and conclusions

• Adopted Agenda

• List of participants

PART II

Annex I :
Shellfish culture development : MEDRAP countries'present situation and perspectives

• Present and future statement mollusc culture in Portugal
By D. SDIAS

• La conchyliculture en Tunisie : points de situations et réflexions
By M. N. MEDHIOUB

• Production artificielle de la palourde Résultats préliminaires
By M. N. MEDHIOUB and A. MEDHIOUB

• Developement de la culture des coquillages au Maroc, contraintes et perspectives
By A. BERRAHO

• The possibility of introducing shellfish culture in Malta
By D. DEBONO

• Aquaculture development in Lebanon
BY M. A. ABI SAAD