Pre-growing of cupped oyster (Crassostrea gigas)in the central Adriatic sea using devices in open sea.

Abstract

in Adriatic Sea shellfish acquaculture is based on mussels in long line system. Even if oyster have to be considered a high value productif comparated to mussels, this acquaculture pratices whit can be successfully achieved in the same system. The present trial aimed to asses the possibility to perform in open sea condition