Mussel reefs, once thriving ecosystems teeming with life, have suffered global decimation ...
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Unraveling the challenges of mussel reproduction
Mussel reefs are crucial for marine ecosystems, providing homes for various species and su...
University research vessel Te Kaihōpara joins mission to save Hauraki Gulf
Multi-million-dollar marine research vessel TeKaihōpara (The Explorer) is joining the cam...
Removal of harmful nitrogen – another reason to ‘re-mussel the Gulf’
Scientists have been digging in to understand how kūtai / green-lipped mussels remove nit...
What kūtai do – the ‘ecosystem services’ of mussels
Kūtai/mussels improve water quality As filter feeders, kūtai/ mussels are the ‘kidneys...
Health of the Gulf
The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi is a taonga / treasure. It is ...