EU shells out on mussel project

Ray Ryan reports on a €1.4m EU pilot project on mussels that aims to harness the best marine research talents of Ireland and Wales

THE mussel producing sector in the Irish Sea is expected to benefit from a new €1.4 million European Union funded pilot project that will bring together scientific research from both Ireland and Wales.

It follows the launch of two other EU supported science and technology projects costing €7.3m to help protect and develop the marine life and fisheries industry in Wales and Ireland.