Project Details

Description

FØGU’s primary objective is to develop and test technologies for cultivating European flat oysters at sea, using spat produced in a hatchery. Due to the closure of the flat oyster fishery in Denmark in the Limfjorden fsince 2022, there is a pressing need to establish aquaculture practices for locally produced flat oysters. These oysters serve a unique niche in European oyster production and the market, while also creating an opportunity for Danish low trophic aquaculture (LTA).

Previous attempts to cultivate European flat oysters in Denmark have faced challenges. Firstly, the market for flat oysters was predominantly supplied by wild-caught oysters, leading the industry to overlook the need for aquaculture. Secondly, flat oysters are sensitive to wave action and water currents, and existing grow-out systems are not well-suited to the specific environmental conditions in Denmark.

Funding

The project is co-funded by the European Union through the Danish Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme (EMFAF).

Research area: Coastal Ecology
Research area: Aquaculture

AcronymFØGU
StatusActive
Effective start/end date01/01/202420/12/2026

Collaborative partners

  • Technical University of Denmark (lead)
  • Muslingeriet (Project partner)
  • Foreningen Muslingeerhvervet (Project partner)
  • Glyngøre Shellfish (Project partner)
  • Venø Seafood ApS (Project partner)
  • Oyster Boat ApS (Project partner)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Keywords

  • flat oyster
  • grow out
  • aquaculture
  • hatchery
  • spat
  • stakeholder

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