Value Chain for Non-Indigenous Bivalves in Greece: A Preliminary Survey for the Pearl Oyster Pinctada imbricata radiata

The present study investigates through an integrated survey, for the first time in Greek shellfish market, marketing distribution towards a new edible product that of non-indigenous pearl oyster Pinctada imbricata radiata. survey conducted personal interviews on sector entrepreneurs/staff supply (i.e., producers, wholesalers, fishmongers, owners restaurants). Internet-based quantitative research was also to explore market covering all nine regional units Greece. seems be there as substitute major commercial species seasons shortages. There is specimen mislabeling throughout Greece, thus, extraction significant information about deficient. Further knowledge bivalve value chain needed, define how wild and farmed (mussels) interact channels, toward product-easy use friendly consumer. Findings raises additional concerns priority conservation, current practices do not satisfy Common Fisheries Policy terms traceability.