Research on lead contamination in shellfish from Ría de Vigo
29 Aug 2026Effective: 18 Aug 20260 views
Who is affected:
Shellfish sector of Ría de Vigo, especially scallop harvesters
Summary
The CSIC and other entities collaborate to study how lead accumulates in scallops and disperses through the shellfish beds of Ría de Vigo. The project is co-financed by European fishing and aquaculture funds.
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The CSIC, through the IEO and IIM, signs an agreement with the shellfish harvesters association of Ría de Vigo, INTECMAR and the University of Vigo to execute the Volaria project. The objective is to identify the biological factors that determine lead accumulation in scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) and trace the ori…
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