Widespread anomalous mussel mortalities in the Adriatic Sea – EU Commission answer
In 2023, the Adriatic Sea surface temperature has been higher than the long term average, and high river discharges (due to heavy rainfall) have lowered nearshore salinity in the early summer. These variations in oceanographic parameters could represent additional environmental stressors for mussels. The Commission has not been notified of exceptional mussel mortalities in other areas in the past months.
04/01/2024