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Specific Outcomes
1
Determine the most suitable locations to cultivate rock oysters for commercial purpose on selected sites
2
Establish the most appropriate farming methods to grow rock-oysters on the identified sites
3
Create public awareness, sensitization, participation and acceptance of the project within the local community
4
start the marketing/business plan for the commercialization of rock oysters in the local market
Overall objectives
Carry out feasibility studies to determine the economic viability to operate a rock-oyster farm for commercial purposes
Project Location
The project will be implemented on the following selected sites on the island of Mahé where rock oyster have been found; Port Glaud, Anse Boileau, Anse à La Mouche, Glacis and Silhouette Island. Most of these sites have already been recommended by the 1972 Cox Report and pre-designated by the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) as per the official aquaculture development zones.
Expected results
The expected results of the project will be to turn rock-oyster farming as an accepted activity within the community in line with current aquaculture regulations and to include these native species into a new local edible product for the local market giving it a commercial added value to an otherwise under-utilized natural resource.
