search
Mussel
Trends
- 1Deep-sea mussels show day-night body clock rhythms▼Internal clocks of deep-sea mussels tick to a day-night rhythm
Researchers report that deep-sea mussels maintain internal clocks synchronised to a day-night rhythm, despite living in environments where sunlight barely reaches. The finding suggests circadian timing persists in deep ocean species, raising questions about how such rhythms are maintained without direct light cues. Marine biologists say the result could reshape understanding of biological timing in deep-sea ecosystems.
- 2Indigenous shell technique protects marine life from acidification●Indigenous shell-scattering technique shields marine life from acidic seas
An Indigenous shell-scattering technique is being credited with shielding marine life from ocean acidification. By dispersing crushed shells into coastal waters, the method buffers acidity and supports shell-forming species such as oysters and mussels. The approach highlights how traditional ecological knowledge can complement modern climate adaptation strategies.
- 3Deep-sea mussels shift to 24-hour clock in lab▼Deep-sea mussels trade tidal rhythms for a 24-hour cycle in the lab
Deep-sea mussels, which normally follow tidal rhythms in their natural habitat, adopted a standard 24-hour daily cycle when brought into laboratory conditions, according to a Phys.org report. The finding suggests their internal clocks are flexible and can re-synchronise to day-night cues when tidal signals are removed, offering insight into how deep-sea organisms keep time without light.
- 4Annual Mussel Harvest Quarantine Ends October 31▼Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels Ends October 31
The annual quarantine on sport-harvested mussels will be lifted on October 31, clearing the way for recreational shellfish harvesting. The seasonal ban, typically imposed during warmer months when naturally occurring toxins can accumulate in mussels, protects the public from paralytic shellfish poisoning. Harvesters are advised to confirm with local authorities that conditions are safe before collecting mussels along the coast.