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Mussels

Murugai (sushi name)

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Safe for the environment - enjoy often!

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Details About Mussels

farmed mussels

Health Details

These fish have low levels of contaminants

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Eco Details

  • Mussels are filter feeders that strain biological matter from the water, helping to keep it clean.
  • Most mussels are farm-raised on ropes hung in the ocean, which does little environmental harm.
  • Some farmed and wild mussels are dredged from the seafloor, which can damage the bottom.

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This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Banner image from "Endangered Ocean" © 2007 Marian Osher.