@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9997007,
	  title     = {Simulation of “Net” Nutrients Removal by Green  Mussel (Perna viridis) in Estuarine and Coastal Areas},
	  author    = {Chayarat Tantanasarit and  Sandhya Babel},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Green mussels (Perna viridis) can effectively remove 
nutrients from seawater through their filtration process. This study 
aims to estimate “net” nutrient removal rate by green mussel through 
calculation of nutrient uptake and release. Nutrients (carbon, nitrogen 
and phosphorus) uptake was calculated based on the mussel filtration 
rate. Nutrient release was evaluated from carbon, nitrogen and 
phosphorus released as mussel faeces. By subtracting nutrient release 
from nutrient uptake, net nutrient removal by green mussel can be 
found as 3302, 380 and 124 mg/year/indv. Mass balance model was 
employed to simulate nutrient removal in actual green mussel 
farming conditions. Mussels farm area, seawater flow rate, and 
amount of mussels were considered in the model. Results show that 
although larger quantity of green mussel farms lead to higher nutrient 
removal rate, the maximum green mussel cultivation should be taken 
into consideration as nutrients released through mussel excretion can 
strongly affect marine ecosystem.

 
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering},
	  volume    = {8},
	  number    = {1},
	  year      = {2014},
	  pages     = {1 - 4},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9997007},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/85},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 85, 2014},
	}