Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mussels should be alive until cooked; if a shell doesn't close after tapping, discard it. Use your fingers, a fork, or the shell ...

When you're looking for an elegant meal that's easy to cook, you can't go wrong with clams and mussels. But you may be wondering how clams and mussels compare. Both are simple, inexpensive, and ...

People collect mussels from the shore, but do they also exist in freshwater ecosystems? Just how many of these inconspicuous mussels can be found beneath the surface of inland waters became apparent ...

The recent discovery of a new type of invasive mussel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is raising concerns that the non-native species could cause major ecological harm and inflict costly ...

Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, are home to 10% of all known animal species. Yet at the same time, they are losing their species diversity faster than any other ecosystem type globally.