Investigating an emerging shellfish disease: is Marteilia a threat to cockle health in the UK?
Lead Research Organisation:
Aberystwyth University
Department Name: IBERS
Abstract
Hypothesis: The emerging pathogen Marteilia cocosarum is widespread in the UK and plays a role in mass mortality events affecting UK cockle populations.
Objectives:
1. To investigate whether M. cocosarum prevalence and/or pathology is associated with mass mortality in UK cockle fisheries.
2. To investigate the geographic extent of the spread of M. cocosarum within the UK.
3. To develop a protocol for screening live cockles for M. cocosarum and, if this is successful, to conduct laboratory studies on the progress of M. cocosarum infection and its implications for cockle health.
Objectives:
1. To investigate whether M. cocosarum prevalence and/or pathology is associated with mass mortality in UK cockle fisheries.
2. To investigate the geographic extent of the spread of M. cocosarum within the UK.
3. To develop a protocol for screening live cockles for M. cocosarum and, if this is successful, to conduct laboratory studies on the progress of M. cocosarum infection and its implications for cockle health.
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Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/T008776/1 | 30/09/2020 | 29/09/2028 | |||
| 2600899 | Studentship | BB/T008776/1 | 30/09/2021 | 29/09/2025 |