Although the alarming decline of some mussel species could be due to invasive species, it could also be just a 'natural state ...

Freshwater mussels are some of the planet's most fascinating and underappreciated animals. With their beautifully colorful shells, diversity of shapes and interesting adornments — including ridges, ...

This baked mussels recipe with creamy parmesan sauce makes for an easy-to-make appetizer that’s perfect for impressing your ...

North America had the highest diversity and density of freshwater mussels on Earth. Discover how the button industry contributed to their decline, leaving these vital species critically endangered ...

Midwinter cooking usually brings to mind dishes like hearty stews and chilis, succulent meat roasts and braises, and starchy, ...

Another element in the resurgence in those places has been a source some might not expect: freshwater mussels. Indiana is home to 60 species of the invertebrates, several of which have declined in ...

As the number of freshwater mussels continues to decline across North America, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to designate critical habitat areas to protect the species. The service ...

Tasty shellfish dishes were on the menu at a Didcot school which received a delivery of mussels so pupils could work with ...

Freshwater mussels are one of the most endangered groups of animals in the world — over 80 species are protected under the Endangered Species Act and >20 species have recently gone extinct. As such, ...

“It takes very few resources to grow them, no feed, no fertilizer, no freshwater, no chemicals of any kind. The mussels just feed on the nutrients that exist naturally around them in the wate ...