Study of the reproductive cycle and recruitment of the smooth clam Callista chione as a tool to improve resource management along the Veneto coast

The FSE grant is addressed to develop the following research activity:

Monthly samplings will be carried out on Callista chione grounds on board commercial fishing vessels provided by O.P. I Fasolari (Chioggia). Densities and size frequencies (both as number and total weight of individuals) will be evaluated, and size at first sexual maturity will be determined. On commercial size clams, reproductive cycle will be studied and condition index measured. Energy reserve cycle will be also investigated by evaluating protein, lipid and carbohydrate contents. To perform on board fishing vessels and ashore activities, 30% of the working time will be spent at O.P. I Fasolari.

Research Fields

Biological sciences

Eligibility criteria

Comparative assessment and interview

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Programme Description

Number of awards per year	1
Annual budget	24000
International mobility required ?	no
Eligible destination country/ies for fellows	Italy
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence	All
Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies	All
Website of Fellowship Programme	http://protocollo.unipd.it/albo/viewer?view=files/03901111-000-allegato 0.pdf

Fellowship's Details

Career Stage	Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profile	Not defined
Employment contract with full social security	yes
Total amount per fellowship per year	20256
Currency	euro
Covers salary	yes
Covers travel and subsistence	no
Covers research costs	no
Maximum duration of fellowship	12