During the last 10 to 15 years, blue mussels in shallow waters on Sweden's west coast have largely disappeared. Observations and reviews of studies and reports indicate that climate change may be ...

In an article published in Evolutionary Applications, researchers from the University of Agder (UiA) and the Institute of Marine Research show that there is significant geographical variation in the ...

For a blue mussel, a good meal does not come entirely without risk. Blue mussels feed by filtering microscopic algae from seawater. But some unwelcome guests can slip in along with their food. Tiny ...

Since its arrival in the 1980s, the Asian shore crab has become one of the most dominant crab species in New England. But the area's native blue mussel has evolved to develop a defense against it -- ...

In fighting one of the most elusive pollutants in our oceans, scientists have found an unexpected ally: the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis). Science reports that this hungry little filter-feeding mollusk ...

One of the best ways to spend a hot summer day in the Seacoast is at the beach. Even better — exploring the beach and the surrounding intertidal. Who doesn’t love poking around in tide pools, gently ...

I spent time last week driving up the coast, checking out all the beaches and birding spots I have recently avoided as I try my best to socially distance. My first stop was Wells Harbor. I love this ...

During the last 10-15 years, blue mussels in shallow waters on Sweden’s west coast have largely disappeared. Observations and reviews of studies and reports indicate that climate change may be behind ...

I spent time last week driving up the coast, checking out all the beaches and birding spots I have recently avoided as I try my best to socially distance. My first stop was Wells Harbor. I love this ...