James Newman
| Country: | Ireland |
| Site: | Semi-exposed shallow bay. Stock reared in bags or trays suspended on long-lines. |
| Shellfish | |
| Stock species: | Scallop |
Monthly spatfalls
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Key to spatfall groups
Algae or diatoms recruited all year. Ascidians recruited in April, May, July, August, October and December. Serpulids in May, July, August, blue mussels in May and from July to October. Hydroids recruited in May, July, August, October and November. |
Community development
Dominant Species
Changes in Wet WeightThe weight of fouling increased steadily with only a decrease in June 2006. Since October 2006 the weight showed no further increase. |
Video shows developed fouling community on long-term panels deployed 2 m below the surface at James Newman. |
This EU funded Collective Research project with 23 partners from Norway, Ireland, UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, will provide the European marine aquaculture industry with low cost practical solutions to control biofouling.