Respect the Mussels
Mussels are filter feeders, meaning they filter ocean water through their bodies to grab plankton. Mussels filter massive amounts of water (over 17 gallons a day) and are therefore vulnerable to what ends up in the ocean. Their numbers can drop if there are increased amounts of runoff or coastal erosion Mussels also can collect toxins in their bodies which can be harmful for humans who eat them.
Recently over 20 people became sickened after eating mussels harvested on the Oregon coast. At this time, the entire Oregon coast is closed to gathering mussels due to shellfish poisoning.
apnews.com/article/oregon-coast-shellfish-poisoning-06068...
Respect the Mussels
Mussels are filter feeders, meaning they filter ocean water through their bodies to grab plankton. Mussels filter massive amounts of water (over 17 gallons a day) and are therefore vulnerable to what ends up in the ocean. Their numbers can drop if there are increased amounts of runoff or coastal erosion Mussels also can collect toxins in their bodies which can be harmful for humans who eat them.
Recently over 20 people became sickened after eating mussels harvested on the Oregon coast. At this time, the entire Oregon coast is closed to gathering mussels due to shellfish poisoning.
apnews.com/article/oregon-coast-shellfish-poisoning-06068...