Kūtai/mussels improve water quality As filter feeders, kūtai/ mussels are the ‘kidneys...
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NZ reviving its mussel beds
In this short piece from CGTN Europe’s Razor science programme, Dr. Andrew Jeffs and...
Mussels clearing water
A large adult mussel can filter up to 350 litres, or about a bathtub full of sea water per...
Treasures of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park poster – Mussels
The Hauraki Gulf Forum published the “Treasures of the Hauraki Gulf” poster se...
The structure and function of kuku/mussels
Investigate the filtering power of mussels and then take a look inside and see what makes ...
History of the mussel dredge fishery
Green-lipped mussel beds were once prolific in the Hauraki Gulf, covering up to 1,500 sq.k...