On June 29 and 30, 2010, the conference “Sustainable Exploitation of Shellfish and Aquaculture Resources” was held at the Caixa Galicia Nautical Headquarters in Sanxenxo. The first of the two days focused on aquaculture, while the second was dedicated to shellfishing.
The conference attracted a large audience, mainly composed of researchers, industry professionals, and administrative staff with responsibilities in this field. During the event, participants explored tools to monitor, diversify, reduce the impact of, and improve the efficiency of aquaculture and shellfishing activities in order to ensure their sustainability.
The presentations delivered at the conference can be downloaded below:
Day 1 – Aquaculture
Conference 1: “The Role of Macroalgae Cultivation in the Sustainability of Galician Aquaculture” – Javier Cremades Ugarte
Conference 2: “New System for Controlling Mussel Production on Rafts” – Matías García Rivera
Conference 3: “Certification of Good Practices in Aquaculture Production” – Jacobo de Novoa
Conference 4: “Marine Cultures as a Tool for the Sustainable Exploitation of Shellfish Resources” – Alejandro Pérez Camacho
Conference 5: “Aquaculture and Integrated Coastal Zone Management” – Gonzalo Méndez
Conference 6: “Use of Water Recirculation Systems as a Tool to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Marine Culture Facilities” – Sergio Devesa
Conference 7: “Turbot Farming in Galicia” – Jacobo Fernández Casal
Conference 8: “Use of By-products from the Food Industry in the Cultivation of the Abalone, Haliotis tuberculata“ – Jorge Hernández
Day 2 – Shellfishing
Conference 1: “Marine Restocking Programs in Galicia” – Carlos Mariño
Conference 2: “The Rías Altas Collective Project: An Integrated Approach to the Study of Shellfish Resources in the Rías of Ortigueira, O Barqueiro, Viveiro, Foz, and Ribadeo” – Xosé Antón Álvarez Salgado
Conference 3: “Experimental Exploitation Plans for Anemonia viridis in Galicia” – Vicente Lustres
Conference 4: “Added Value in Fishery Products: International Eco-labeling MSC Razor Clam from the Ría de Pontevedra vs. Local Initiative ‘Polbo das Rías’” – Alberto Garazo & Pedro Ferreiro
Conference 5: “Tools for Advising in the Management of Shellfish Resources” – Jose Manuel Parada
