Although the alarming decline of some mussel species could be due to invasive species, it could also be just a 'natural state.' ...

Freshwater mussels are one of the most endangered groups of animals in the world — over 80 species are protected under the Endangered Species Act and >20 species have recently gone extinct. As such, ...

“There is clearly something particular happening in Paris that we don't fully understand yet; it opens a field of exploration," said Vignon, according to Le Monde. The abundant artificial light in ...

AUSTIN, Texas— Following a legal agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized protections today for seven Texas species of freshwater mussels. The ...

"It will allow us to help answer a variety of ... questions." Scientists make incredible discovery in Illinois river for first time in 120 years: 'I was ecstatic' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Another element in the resurgence in those places has been a source some might not expect: freshwater mussels. Indiana is home to 60 species of the invertebrates, several of which have declined in ...

Pearl farming offers lucrative returns, with potential earnings of up to Rs 20 lakh per batch from a modest investment.

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