Mollusc farming is a form of farming that is mainly extensive and dedicated to the breeding of bivalve molluscs.
The production process involves the planting of young mussels, mostly of natural origin, in marine or lagoon areas particularly suitable for their rapid growth.
The farmed organisms feed and mature by eating the plankton present in the area in which they are planted.
Mollusc farming is Italy's main fish-producing sector and it represents approximately 40% of the entire domestic production. The main products are mussels and clams.