Heatwave Triggers Mass Mussel Die-Off in Emilia-Romagna

A severe heatwave has caused widespread mortality among mussel farms in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, prompting agricultural operators to issue urgent distress signals. Aquaculture businesses are warning of significant economic losses as rising water temperatures disrupt breeding cycles.

27 Aug, 11:12 — 27 Aug, 11:12

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Mussel die-off in Emilia-Romagna due to heat, farms issue SOS

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 27 - Emilia-Romagna mussel farms are issuing an SOS due to a major die-off caused by high temperatures and the resulting critical conditions of marine habitats, which has already decimated the local clam industry. The cooperative associations—AGCI Emilia-Romagna, Confcooperative Agroalimentare e Pesca Emilia-Romagna, and Legacoop Emilia-Romagna—have reported the situation to the Region, which has launched an assessment of the extent of the damage and production losses and i...

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Heatwave Triggers Mass Mussel Die-Off in Emilia-Romagna

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