In Massachusetts, common blue mussels may not have the star power of Wellfleet oysters or the charisma of quahogs. But like all shellfish they play an important role in marine ecosystems. Mussels are ...

Researchers have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity -- or small-scale holes -- in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters ...

The tons of discarded mussel shells generated by the seafood industry may be organic, but they're still very slow to biodegrade in landfills. They may soon find new life, however, sandblasting jeans ...

However, these simple mollusks may hold decades of data detailing the historic conditions of Northwest waterways, such as the Little Spokane or Snake rivers, embedded in their shells. Earlier this ...

What native freshwater mussels tell us about the health of the Willamette River. Native freshwater mussels are environmental superheroes that filter rivers across North America, but their future is ...

Shelby Township — It took only minutes for one of the fatmucket mussels tucked into the Stony Creek streambed to nestle into its new home. The small creature cracked open its shell and extended a ...

The fruits of the ocean are varied and bountiful. Oysters, scallops, shrimp, clams; all of these shellfish have an innate sense of luxury when served to us, whether steamed, sauteed and tossed with ...

Dive into your next bowl of this delicious shellfish armed with these expert tips. Mussels should be alive until cooked; if a ...

Researchers at the American Museum of Natural History have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity—or small-scale holes—in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has ...