The project focuses on the following bivalve species of significant economic and cultural importance in Europe:

- Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)

- European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis)

- Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis)

- Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis)

- Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum)

- European clam (Ruditapes decussatus)