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These two studies were developed during the first phase of the OPTIMA project. The objective of the Benchmarking Study was to gather all existing information from project partners and stakeholders in the bivalve mollusc farming sector regarding the farming techniques used, the species farmed, the certifications obtained, the best practices applied, and the various issues present in the five countries involved in the project. The Bibliographic Study, on the other hand, aimed to consult existing literature to gather information on the ecosystem services and environmental impacts of bivalve mollusc farming.