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 ...

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 ...

Long before pollution, dams and dredging threatened freshwater mussels living in Indiana rivers and streams, the mollusks faced another devastating menace: Fashion. A nearly insatiable demand for ...

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 ...

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

Rare flame-shell mussel beds damaged by dredging in a Scottish loch have staged a “wonderful” recovery after they were given greater protection. The colonies of endangered molluscs were wrecked when ...

“Whether you’re a seasoned seafood lover or just dipping your toes in, these blue-shell mussels make it effortless to enjoy restaurant-quality flavor at home—without the hassle or high price tag,” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bowl of cooked mussels - Carlo A/Getty Images The fruits of the ocean are varied and bountiful. Oysters, scallops, shrimp, clams ...

The scientists examined the lineages of two groups of bivalves—marine invertebrates that include clams, oysters, mussels, and ...

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 ...