Review analyzes integrating in situ monitoring and satellite remote sensing for better mussel production assessments, suggesting improved monitoring methods.
This review analyzes how in situ environmental monitoring and satellite remote sensing (RS) can be integrated to assess the production performance of the Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis). It provides a focused synthesis of the available evidence on the integration of these complementary monitoring approaches for assessing environmental conditions and mussel production performance. A systematic literature search was performed across major scientific databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CAB Abstracts, ASFA, and IEEE Xplore, to identify studies published between 2014 and November 2025. Following the screening process, reported in accordance with PRISMA-ScR, 28 studies met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that most studies relied exclusively on in situ environmental data (n = 24), while only one study used RS alone and three studies combined both approaches. Temperature and salinity were the most frequently monitored variables and showed the clearest associations with growth-related indicators, such as shell length and soft tissue weight. Overall, the combination of in situ monitoring and RS remains limited, while spatial analytical methods, including GIS, are still underused in this research area. Combining local and depth-specific in situ measurements with the broader spatial coverage of RS may provide a more comprehensive assessment of environmental variability relevant to mussel production and aquaculture management. These findings highlight important methodological gaps and emphasize the need for standardized and integrated monitoring schemes to support the management of mussel farming systems.
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