On April 16 seminar “Possibilities of developing mussel and algae aquaculture at the coast of Vidzeme” will take place in Saulkrasti
LHEI organizes a seminar on the possibilities of developing mussel and algae aquaculture
Is it possible to grow mussels and seaweed in Latvia? Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology is holding a seminar on the development of aquaculture at the coast of Vidzeme. In the seminar, we will inform you about the current news in this industry, as well as share our experience with mussel farming. The seminar will be held on April 16 from 11:00 – 15:30 at the Saulkrasti culture house “Zvejniekciems” (address – Atpūtas iela 1b, Zvejniekciems, Saulkrasti district).
Event program
- 11:00 – 11:30 Registration and coffee
- 11:30 – 12:00 Aquaculture in the Baltic Sea, “Cool Blue Baltic” project – Anda Ikauniece, LHEI Senior Researcher
- 12:00 – 12:30 Possibilities in Vidzeme region – Maija Viška, LHEI Researcher
- 12:30 – 13:00 The experience of Kurzeme Planning Region – Ligita Kokaine, project manager
- 13:00 – 13:30 Coffee break
- 14:00 – 14:30 The experience of Vidzeme Planning Region – Laila Gercāne, head of the development and projects department
- 14:30 – 15:15 Current legislation and licensing options
- 15:15 – 15:30 Discussion
If you would like to participate in the seminar, registration is open here until April 12.
The seminar is organized in the framework of European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) project COOL BLUE Baltic.
