Partners
ShellFishBoost brings together leading academic institutions, research organizations, and industrial partners from major bivalve-producing countries across Europe. Through a co-design process, the project has identified the key climate-related problems faced by each target species and developed a comprehensive research plan.
ShellFishBoost brings together a diverse consortium of leading academic institutions, research organizations, and industrial partners from major bivalve-producing countries across Europe. This collaborative effort ensures a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to addressing the challenges faced by the shellfish aquaculture sector.
Academic Partners
- University of Padova (Italy) - Project Coordinator
- French Poultry and Aquaculture Breeders Technical Center (France)
- NOFIMA (Norway)
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Sciences (Portugal)
- University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
- International Marine Centre (Italy)
- National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (France)
Industrial Partners
- Marinove (France)
- Vendée Naissain (France)
- Aquagoma - Productos do Rio e Mar Lda (Portugal)
- French National Institute for Ocean Science (France)
The industrial partners, including leading bivalve hatcheries and producers, play a crucial role in the co-design and co-delivery of the project. Their practical knowledge and experience in shellfish farming ensure that the project's outputs are tailored to the real needs of the industry and facilitate the effective implementation of selective breeding programs.
Associated Partners
The project also collaborates with several associated partners, including:
- Native Oyster Restoration Alliance (NORA)
- National and regional producer associations
- Local authorities
- Technological clusters
These associated partners contribute their expertise, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and ensure the dissemination and adoption of the project's outcomes within the broader shellfish aquaculture community.
International Collaborators
ShellFishBoost fosters international collaboration by involving partners from the Native Oyster Restoration Alliance (NORA), the largest international network focused on European native oyster restoration. This collaboration facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices on a global scale, promoting the project's impact beyond European borders.
