No, mussels don't shut off Warsaw's water supply if they sense toxins — but they help monitor it
For years, a rumor has circulated online claiming that Warsaw, the capital of Poland, uses mussels to automatically shut off ...
‘A race to the last mussel’: Alarm over sea life scalping from Auckland beaches
“The removal of marine and shellfish from low-lying rock pools can devastate marine life, which is unlikely to return and ...
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Conservation Conversations: Restoring Freshwater Mussels to the Niagara River
In November of 2023, we posted an article that examined the possibilities of restoring freshwater mussels (of the family Unionidae) to the Niagara River. The article, originally posted by Jackie ...
Zebra Mussels in West Texas: How they got here and why it’s a problem
For residents of Midland, water has become a pressing issue as city officials work to address recent supply disruptions. While infrastructure maintenance and equipment ...
Multiple researchers fired from La Crosse USGS science center, threatening work on invasive species and other Mississippi River issues
About a half dozen researchers were let go last month from the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center in La Crosse, a U.S. Geological Survey site. The center produces key research about ...
Unwelcome guests are causing big problems for this Texas city’s water system
The invasive species, known for wreaking havoc on lakes and rivers across North America, has now made its way into the Permian Basin.
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Invasive mussels may have been alive when stopped at border
Test results from a record number of invasive mussels found on two boats during an early January inspection show the mussels may have been alive when they were intercepted at ...
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Midland battles water pressure issues from zebra mussels and valve failure
Midland's water pressure issues stem from zebra mussels at the treatment plant and a failed pressure valve, impacting water ...
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Quadrillions of Invasive Mussels Damaging the Great Lakes
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Mussel tussle: Chefs to face off in annual Whidbey Island festival
As spring awakens, many in the Puget Sound region come out of their shells every year to enjoy some world-class mussels in ...
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Zebra Mussels invade Midland's water system, contributing to pressure issues
MIDLAND, Texas — An unexpected invader is contributing to Midland’s low water pressure: zebra mussels. The invasive species, known for wreaking havoc on lakes and rivers across North America ...