Lead institution:
Fisheries Research Institute Malaysia – Malaysia
This project aims to revolutionize the cockle culture industry through sustainable practices, responsible harvesting, welfare enhancement, food safety optimization, and innovative shell repurposing for wastewater treatment.
With a lean team of researchers and officers, we engage local communities, integrate traditional knowledge, and collaborate with stakeholders. Our project directly aligns with the Ocean Decade’s goals, contributes to Global ONCE priorities, and embodies a holistic approach to ocean sustainability.
Start date: 01/11/2021
End date: 31/12/2025
Lead Contact: Siti Nabila Mohd Sharif (nabila@dof.gov.my)
challenges: 2- Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, 3- Sustainable Blue Food, 4- Sustainable Ocean Economy
host_programme: Global Ocean Negative Carbon Emission (Global ONCE)
ocean_basins: Indian Ocean, Straits of Malacca
type_of_action: Project