Within the framework of MAIA, a study was led by the Syndicat Mixte Espaces Littoraux de la Manche (SyMEL) on the management of exploited shellfish in Chausey Archipelago.
The methodological guide produced as part of this study details the method used to build and mobilize a group of local actors on a question of praire resource management in the archipelago Chausey.
The study, financed under the project helped bring elements of scientific knowledge on clam populations and the sustained fishing practices.
Methodological choice by crossing original scientific discipline has been tested. An ecological approach and an social science approach have been implemented in order to cross geographically their results and to identify opportunities for describing and monitoring the interaction use / resource.
Knowledge were made, followed by opportunities for interaction have been identified, to keep time the working group mobilized.
Interest and limits of the study and global approach are presented.
The guide opens the way to finalize the development of these indicators.