Welcome to the WATER project web site!
The WATER project aims to reduce the impact of harmful algal events, commonly referred to as harmful algal blooms, on shellfish aquaculture in peripheral regions. We are demonstrating to shellfish producers how new relevant methodologies including the rapid analysis of biotoxins in shellfish and other simple procedures can assist in the management of shellfish cultivation. We have now identified some SOLUTIONS TO YOUR PROBLEMS.........
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| Rapid Assays | Service Outlets | SPATT | Predictive Models |
| Objectives | Reduced disruption to the shellfish industry through improved harvest management |
| More efficient and effective monitoring of water quality in areas of aquaculture through the application of predictive models | |
| Outcomes |
Training courses to targeted agencies and industry in use of modern, rapid analysis kits for detection of toxins in shellfish |
| Establishment of sustainable procedures for local analysis of biotoxins in shellfish | |
| Prediction models for harmful algal events |
The WATER project is funded through the Northern Periphery Programme, one of the INTERREG programmes funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), focusing on countries along the northern periphery of Europe.
Recent Updates
Open Seminar, Scalloway, October 2011
The WATER project partnership held a highly successful Open Seminar at Scalloway on 27
Read more...WATER project goes to Norway.
Meetings
The final project meeting was held in Bergen, Norway over the 26-27 September. The pa
Read more...Joint Study, Shetland 2011
Field Studies
16-22 July 2011. A survey was carried out by scientists from Scotland and Ireland usi
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