UK university leads Asian mollusc research

Oysters

The University of Southampton, UK is spearheading a new £3 million research project to enhance the sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia – the world’s top producer of oysters, mussels and clams

Funded by UK Research and Innovation, the WAVES (Working towards Adaptive and Versatile Environmental Sustainability) consortium aims to strengthen food security and protect livelihoods amid climate change, disease and commercial pressures.

The international consortium includes partners from the UK, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia, and will collaborate with local communities to map current farming systems and key challenges.

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