Freshwater mussels, also known as clams, are unique animals. Mussels have two hard, external shells and soft tissue inside. They also have only one foot! The movement of mussels is limited. Most ...

If you do collect your own mussels, make sure the waters are unpolluted. They are at their best in the colder months outside the breeding season. Shop around when buying mussels and select those ...

The adhesive proteins secreted by mussels are the inspiration behind a versatile approach to the surface modification of a wide range of inorganic and organic materials, resulting in the ...

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, ...

Green lipped mussels, hailing from New Zealand waters, are widely acknowledged for their anti-inflammatory benefits. Those dealing with arthritis and joint pain often opt for this supplement.

Cook yourself a restaurant-style moules marinière in six simple steps – a splash of white wine, cider or beer gives an extra kick. If you do collect your own mussels, make sure the waters are ...

In the sand between some pebbles in the South Anna River, a 4-year old mussel, opened slightly so it could filter the 57-degree steadily flowing water for lunch. Dug in about an inch and half into ...

When Sergio Herman was growing up, escaping mussels was almost out of the question. The Michelin-starred chef was born and ...

The next time you go on a grocery run, trust that you seriously should pick up a pack or two of canned mussels! Yes, it's an ...

This luxurious mussel soup topped with homemade croutons is a real treat. It is definitely worth the effort of opening fresh mussels, which not only give you a delicious liquid from cooking for ...

A mussel salad where the mussels in vinegar idea is re-worked with lots of fresh herbs and red onion - very succulent and vinegary - good either piled on toasted bread or add the bread to the ...

Mussels falling from the lines of the farm may be changing the seabed in Lyme Bay A shellfish reef in Devon that was wiped out by bottom trawling fishing could be returning thanks to a mussel farm ...