Project Details
Description
It is the main aim of the project to the scientific basis for managing mussel fishery in two Natura 2000 areas: H52 Horsens Fjord and H96 Lillebælt with focus on the key ecosystem components eelgrass and macro algae.
Based on detailed mapping of eelgrass beds, occurrence of macro algae and composition sampled using video transects, sampling by diver of macro algae and sediment sampling maps of eelgrass and macro algae are created. The data will also serve as input to a GIS model of potential recovery of eelgrass based on several different layers of information, e.g. sediment characteristics, shear stress (from hydro dynamic modelling), presence of eelgrass etc. Maps and models will serve as input to management in relation to permits to dredging for mussels in Natura 2000 areas according to guidelines in the Danish mussel policy.
As a specific, additional activity it will be tested if drones can be used to map eelgrass beds. This will be performed in collaboration with DTU Space.
Partners
DTU Aqua (coordinator)
Drone Center, DTU Space
Funding
This project is funded by the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark and the European Marine and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
Research area: Coastal Ecology
Based on detailed mapping of eelgrass beds, occurrence of macro algae and composition sampled using video transects, sampling by diver of macro algae and sediment sampling maps of eelgrass and macro algae are created. The data will also serve as input to a GIS model of potential recovery of eelgrass based on several different layers of information, e.g. sediment characteristics, shear stress (from hydro dynamic modelling), presence of eelgrass etc. Maps and models will serve as input to management in relation to permits to dredging for mussels in Natura 2000 areas according to guidelines in the Danish mussel policy.
As a specific, additional activity it will be tested if drones can be used to map eelgrass beds. This will be performed in collaboration with DTU Space.
Partners
DTU Aqua (coordinator)
Drone Center, DTU Space
Funding
This project is funded by the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark and the European Marine and Fisheries Fund (EMFF).
Research area: Coastal Ecology
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 26/01/2016 → 14/07/2018 |
Collaborative partners
- Technical University of Denmark (lead)
- National Space Institute (Project partner)
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