| The Charente coast has, from its northern to its southern boundary, a number of natural cupped oyster (Crassostrea gigas) collection areas interesting professionals who wish to renew their stocks. This study carried out on behalf of the oyster culture professionals and in the framework of the Ifremer/SRC contract, is entitled "Ifremer's action for the Regional Shellfish Culture Section of the Marennes-Oléron basin". It has three purposes: - Spotting larval emissions, - Monitoring the future of the larval colonies, - Enabling the providing of information to oyster professionals early enough for them to set up their collection devices. In 2002, mussel "Mytilus edulis" larvae have been collected at the "Boyard" point. |
