Five scientific work packages
MuMiPro is divided into five scientific work packages: mussel production, mussel processing, mitigation potential, feeding test and business plans.
Work package 1: Mussel production
Work package 1 is dedicated to develop competitive mussel production methods. Key milestones are calculations of production costs and area efficiency of production.
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Work package 2: Mussel processing
The objective of work package 2 is to develop efficient processing methods that can contribute to the supply of feedstuff. Key milestones are comparison of methods and analysis of mussel oil as a stand-alone product. Work package 2 deliver meal and silage to work package 4.
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Work package 3: Mitigation potential
In work package 3 the environmental impact of mussel mitigation farming is assessed quantitatively in different areas. This work package will receive input from work package 1 on production efficiency. Key milestones are input on potential production and mitigation volumes to work package 5 and a GIS-based tool for coastal zone management.
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Work package 4: Feeding test
In work package 4, mussel feedstuff is tested and compared to standard protein sources, which will be of key importance for the use of mussel products in organic husbandry.
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Work package 5: Business plans
Work package 5 is supplied with input from work packages 1-3 to development of payment schemes for ecosystem services and business models based on upgrading mussels to organic feedstuff. Additional key work package 5 deliverables are scenarios for mussel products as feedstuff under a range of economic and productivity situations.
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Work package 6: Project management
Project management is carried out in work package 6 led by DTU Aqua. The work package includes scientific coordination, internal communication, progress and financial reporting, liaison with Innovation Fund Denmark etc.
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