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The Section for Coastal Ecology, DTU Aqua works with all aspects of marine products in coastal areas; our primary focus is on shellfish and macroalgae. We conduct research on traditional species, like blue mussels and oysters, and “new” species, such as seaweed, starfish, and crustaceans. Our research is often conducted in cooperation with industry to enhance sustainability and value of production.

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The Section for Coastal Ecology, DTU Aqua advises public authorities on sustainable exploitation of the living resources of the sea, for example, what the consequences of bivalve fisheries are on benthic fauna and eelgrass. This service forms the scientific basis for the regulation and legislation on fisheries in nature protection areas.

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Production of shellfish and seaweed has a great potential in Denmark because its coastal waters are sanitary and highly productive due to eutrophication. The Section for Coastal Ecology, DTU Aqua develops and optimizes production of bivalves, crustaceans, starfish, and macroalgae for food, feeds and novel purposes, such as removing nutrients from the sea.

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In the Outreach Centre at The Danish Shellfish Centre, students can learn about coastal biology and ecology while experiencing the shellfish fishery and production of marine products in the Limfjorden. Additionally, the Outreach Centre offers tours and special events for the public, tourists, organizations, and companies.

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Part of the Section for Coastal Ecology, DTU Aqua is located at the Danish Shellfish Center at Limfjorden and have unique research facilities in terms of a commercial hatchery, microalgae production, laboratories and research vessels for surveying, fisheries investigations, and aquaculture research. The Centre also owns and operates a commercial longline farm for production research.

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