Develop protocols to manage fouling on blue mussels

Aim: Develop protocols for sea-based fouling treatment on blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) at an industrial scale

1) Settlement dynamics of tube worms was evaluated using field monitoring.

2) Fouling treatments were evaluated using lab trials (in tanks) for evaluation of effects of heat treatment of fouling organisms on mussels. A range of different temperatures and exposure times were evaluated. The data consists of parameters associated with the treatments (temperature) and survival of mussels, survival of fouling organisms (especially tube worms). Data originates from the Swedish west coast and was collected during 2020-2021.