Mussels are usually eaten whole. Eating in one bite is normal and polite. Shells are part of the eating process. Keeping ...

When you think about Western North Carolina’s wildlife, you probably picture black bears, deer, or even hellbenders. But ...

Survival of the fittest is expertly exemplified by one marine creature: Minnesota’s freshwater mussels. These shellfish are being applauded for their unique and clever survival strategy. They ...

Mussels are one of the most popular types of seafood around the world. Full of flavour and highly nutritious, they’re often served as tapas-style bites, in rice dishes, or simply steamed with a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — If you’ve ever been around the Grand River, you might have never noticed them. Freshwater mussels are essential to the Grand River’s ecosystem, and they're endangered. Grand ...

Zebra mussels were recently found at Des Moines Water Works. What to know about the invasive species and why the Iowa DNR isn ...

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 ...

KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — A new festival is coming to East Tennessee to celebrate one of the biggest supporters of river habitat health. Tennessee River Watershed Mussel Fest is set for May 17 from 10 a.m ...

Des Moines Water Works employees have spotted invasive zebra mussels in the Des Moines River in the metro area.