Climate Change and Poor Sanitary Conditions Cited as Causes for Decline in Galician Mussel Production

Published 2025년 5월 26일

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Core Tip: According to SeafoodMedia, at a technical conference on mussel aquaculture sustainability and innovation organized by Opmega, experts pointed out that human pollution caused by inadequate sanitation facilities and the impacts of climate change are the primary reasons for the decline of the mussel industry, which is now striving to achieve sustainability through science and innovation.

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This is the main challenge facing the Galician mussel industry. This meeting brought together scientists, producers, and institutional representatives, aiming to analyze the current state and future of the industry from a scientific perspective and with respect for the marine environment. Participants advocated for incorporating mussels into daily diets, describing them as the "most important nutritional source," and pledged to work to bring production levels close to those of 2022, in order to reverse the significant decline in production in 2023. They also emphasized that "the price of this mollusk is currently at a historical high," which presents an opportunity ...

Source: Foodmate