To clean and open mussels, start by scraping the shell with the back of a knife blade to remove impurities (1) (2). You can ...

Carefully place the blue-black mussels into a sinkful of cold water and discard any that stay open when tapped. Pull away their beards and, if you are presenting them in their shells, it's a good ...

The adhesive proteins secreted by mussels are the inspiration behind a versatile approach to the surface modification of a wide range of inorganic and organic materials, resulting in the ...

As mussels cook, the shells open. Mussels are affordable, super-sustainable, and nutritious. "Mussels are a shellfish high in omega-3 fatty acids, full of vitamins and minerals, and a great source ...

Freshwater mussels are some of the planet's most fascinating and underappreciated animals. With their beautifully colorful shells, diversity of shapes and interesting adornments — including ridges, ...

Check through your mussels to find any shells that are open, which might indicate a dead mussel. “Just because they’re gaping doesn’t mean they’re dead,” cautioned Moretti.

Recreation facilities at the reservoirs will remain open. "The mussel has not been detected at EBMUD reservoirs, and this proactive measure is intended to protect the public water supply ...