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The development of a simple, low-cost methodology for obtaining substrate sandbanks parameters.
This methodology, proposed in cooperation with stakeholders, will allow...
The development of a simple, low-cost methodology for obtaining substrate sandbanks parameters.
This methodology, proposed in cooperation with stakeholders, will allow for the acquisition of long data series, improving knowledge for decision-making.
The decline in the productivity of Galician shellfish harvesting sandbanks threatens the local economy and livelihoods, its causes remain unknown yet. While water monitoring is well established, sediment data is collected at low spatiotemporal resolution and lacks a standardized methodology. INTERM provides an accessible approach for substrate monitoring to support the generation of long-term databases, helping improve the management and sustainability of shellfish sandbanks.
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The INTERM solution offers a cost-effective and collaborative method for monitoring substrates in intertidal shellfish beds. Built on strong cooperation with shellfishers guilds, INTERM aims to develop a monitoring framework that reflects their needs and concerns. This approach not only enhances efficiency and practicality but also fosters stronger stakeholder engagement.
The initiative began with a series of meetings with the shellfishers’ guilds of the Ría de Arousa, during which study areas were selected based on sedimentary, oceanographic, and shellfish productivity parameters. Key monitoring variables were also identified to generate valuable insights for the community. With the guilds’ support, seasonal sediment sampling and topobathymetric surveys were conducted.
Topobathymetric changes over time were estimated, and data on grain size, sediment composition, and heavy metal content to assess pollution levels were obtained. These resulting data were subsequently shared with the guilds, who in turn contributed their own productivity records where available. This collaborative process has laid the foundation for developing historical data series—something previously unavailable for these shellfish beds.
There are few limitations to the implementation of the proposed solution, since the effectiveness of the INTERM solution depends on:
Design a suitable methodology: The proposed methodology is simple and low cost, allowing part of the sampling to be carried out by the stakeholders themselves, which facilitates long-term data collection.
The development of a simple, low-cost methodology for obtaining substrate sandbanks parameters.
This methodology, proposed in cooperation with stakeholders, will allow for the acquisition of long data series, improving knowledge for decision-making.
The decline in the productivity of Galician shellfish harvesting sandbanks threatens the local economy and livelihoods, its causes remain unknown yet. While water monitoring is well established, sediment data is collected at low spatiotemporal resolution and lacks a standardized methodology. INTERM provides an accessible approach for substrate monitoring to support the generation of long-term databases, helping improve the management and sustainability of shellfish sandbanks.
The main components of the system have been tested separately, and an initial integration exercise has been conducted.
The INTERM solution offers a cost-effective and collaborative method for monitoring substrates in intertidal shellfish beds. Built on strong cooperation with shellfishers guilds, INTERM aims to develop a monitoring framework that reflects their needs and concerns. This approach not only enhances efficiency and practicality but also fosters stronger stakeholder engagement.
The initiative began with a series of meetings with the shellfishers’ guilds of the Ría de Arousa, during which study areas were selected based on sedimentary, oceanographic, and shellfish productivity parameters. Key monitoring variables were also identified to generate valuable insights for the community. With the guilds’ support, seasonal sediment sampling and topobathymetric surveys were conducted.
Topobathymetric changes over time were estimated, and data on grain size, sediment composition, and heavy metal content to assess pollution levels were obtained. These resulting data were subsequently shared with the guilds, who in turn contributed their own productivity records where available. This collaborative process has laid the foundation for developing historical data series—something previously unavailable for these shellfish beds.
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