Summary
In
the Abruzzo region of Italy, the fishing and sale of the bivalve
molluscs are a considerable economic resource requiring over 100 boats.
Local production is increased also by farmed mussels. Freshwater
fishing is practised extensively in Abruzzo rivers, frequently affected
by the presence of dams, and great quantities of fish are periodically
reintroduced. It is therefore necessary to monitor activities to
determine the quality of Abruzzo freshwater. The Abruzzo region
has assigned the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dellAbruzzo
e del Molise G. Caporale (IZS A&M)
the task of monitoring, classifying quality of freshwater and sea
water within its territory and controlling bivalve molluscs, in
accordance with Italian law. Since 1996, the IZS A&M has
conducted the several programmes to monitor programmes, define mollusc
quality and to classify the quality water in accordance with European
and national law. A geographic information system has been developed
to provide decision-making support for the improvement of the quality
of human welfare and the environment.
Keywords
Abruzzo,
Geographic information system, Italy, Map, Sea, Water.
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