Bamboo tray module mussel farming

Abstract

Mussel farming technologies such as staking and wigwam methods have been practiced in Maqueda Bay area in more than three decades already. They were observed to have no improvement in terms of production capacities due to inefficient use the bamboo poles as artificial substrate and could not withstand wind-induced waves due to typhoon. The Bamboo Tray Module was developed to improve farm productivity, efficient use of material and resistance to typhoons. This innovation has been tested in almost three years and compared its performance with the staking method in mussel farming. It was found out and concluded that the performance of the Bamboo Tray Module is more efficient in terms productivity, use of bamboo materials and resistant to typhoon and big waves compared to the staking and wigwam methods. This new technology in mussel farming will serve as an option to the recurring industry and environmental problem in Maqueda Bay area. Paradigm shift in mussel farming technology and policy redirection towards a sustainable environment were recommended.