Tag: Mussels
Scientist hope to create an ‘internet-of-mussels’. Researchers at North Carolina State University have designed and demonstrated a new system that allows them to remotely monitor the behaviour of freshwater mussels. The system could be used ...
New design aims to avoid runaway floats in mussel farming. A New Zealand company has begun a one-year research trial aimed at reducing the number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year. ...
Shellfish Trade War Looms – Boris Johnson refuses to rule out trade war with EU as row over ban on British shellfish grows reports the Daily Mail. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has refused to rule ...
Vibrio outbreaks in shellfish. New Zealand Seafood Safety researchers have been working to identify knowledge gaps needed to understand what factors trigger vibrio outbreaks. In the past two years there have been reported Vibrio parahaemolyticus illnesses associated ...
Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says. Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals. The study – led by researchers at the ...
Survey of Subtidal Mussels in the Taw-Torridge Estuary The Taw-Torridge estuary is located on the north Devon coast, within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. ...
Norfolk mussel farmer moves mobile street-food business to keep afloat. Interview with Thomas, owner of The Mussel Pod, Brancaster, Norfolk In recent months, in order to continue operating during COVID-19, many established food businesses have ...
Chiller Pack Makes Waves – Cepac’s IP registered Chiller Pack makes waves in the aquaculture market. The unique design of a corrugated cardboard composition pack for the transportation of fresh fish and shellfish has added ...
Neanderthals ate mussels and fish Over 80,000 years ago, Neanderthals were already feeding themselves regularly on mussels, fish and other marine life. The first robust evidence of this has been found by an international research ...
Startling results from NZ mussel breeding programme. Nelson-based Greenshell mussel company SPATnz is publicly releasing the startling results of its multi-year breeding programme developed in partnership with Sanford, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and ...
Eating mussels three times per week may bring about significant health benefits – such as reduced risk of cardiac arrest – thanks to their omega-3 fatty acid properties. Initial findings from research, led by experts ...
Italian shellfish producer achieves FoS certification. L’Acquachiara S.r.l., a top Italian producer of shellfish and other fish products, has earned certification for sustainable seafood production by Friend of the Sea. “L’Acquachiara S.r.l. is a leader in ...
Irish rope grown mussels achieve blue label from Marine Stewardship Council. The Irish rope grown mussel fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency, is the holder ...
Temporary closure two SW England mussel beds. A temporary closure of public mussel beds in both the Teign and Exe Estuary in south west England has been implemented. Defined areas in both estuaries have been ...
Mussels stressed by ship noise. Mussels are suffering from stress as a result of underwater noise from ships, research suggests, according to a report in the Daily Mail. According to the newspaper, scientists said that ...
NZ food body gives mussel advice. New Zealand Food Safety is urging people to ensure they cook raw mussels thoroughly after an increase in cases of food poisoning associated with commercially grown New Zealand mussels. ...
New inshore Irish mussel survey boat launched. Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed has launched a new inshore survey boat in Kinsale, Co Cork. The Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)T Burke II will ...
The round goby – a small, extremely prolific, invasive fish from Europe – poses a threat to endangered freshwater mussels in north-western Pennsylvania’s French Creek in the USA, one of the last strongholds for two ...
Loch Fyne supplies Waitrose fresh shellfish from the seashore. Fresh oysters and mussels from a company which has been recognised for its ethical farming methods will now be available in Waitrose & Partners’ stores. Premium ...
Sanford focus on value helps offset climate change impact – New Zealand seafood company, Sanford Limited, has reported Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $42.3 million, an improvement of 12.9% on last year. Adjusted Earnings ...
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