Observational platform in a mussel raft for long-term oceanographic monitoring and innovative aquaculture studies

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5821/iwp.2025.24.14039

Abstract

With over 3,300 mussel rafts moored along the Galician coast, these platforms serve as excellent sites for oceanographic obser- vation. They are situated in regions of high interest for aquacul- ture and their use minimize the environmental and visual impact of installing new structures in the sea. The importance of collect- ing oceanographic data is clear: it helps us understand ocean dy- namics, identify trends and events related to climate change or provide valuable information to enhance predictive models. But additionally, in this case, this platform also functions as a tool for innovative aquaculture research, integrating new marine technol- ogies with classic observational instrumentation.

Published

2026-03-13

Issue

No. 24 (2025)

Section

Articles

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Copyright (c) 2026 Jose González, Moncho Gómez Gesteira, Kais Jacob Mohamed, José Manuel García Estévez, Celia Olabarria, Jesús Troncoso, Jesús López, Mariano Lastra, Daniel Rey

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