The importance of sandbanks and mussel reefs in the marine ecosystems
Many habitats and species in the sea do not meet the conservation targets adopted 30 years ago with the EU's Habitats Directive. This is particularly evident in the Kattegat-Skagerrak. Now, as part of a new EU project, DTU Aqua must find out what role sand and gravel banks and mussel reefs play in marine ecosystems.
DTU Aqua is part of a new four-year EU project under Horizon Europe, MARHAB, delving into the critical issue of marine habitat conservation. The role of DTU Aqua is to focuse on the critical role of sandbanks and mussel reefs.
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