Environmentalists have been fighting the good fight against the Great Lakes’ algae blooms – toxic green soup that kills fish and contaminated drinking water – for decades, by trying to clean up the shores and stem pollution from the surrounding area. The algae feed on phosphorous, so regulators have worked to limit how much can … Read more
Tumble dryer lint can cause damage to the gills, liver and DNA of a popular species of mussel, according to a new study. UK scientists exposed the Mediterranean mussel (mytilus galloprovincialis), which is caught for human consumption, to different amounts of lint over seven days. Increasing the quantity of lint resulted in more abnormalities within … Read more
Weak mussels: Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change makes the molluscs loosen their grip on rocks, study shows By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 13:02 BST, 29 July 2020 | Updated: 13:02 BST, 29 July 2020 Decreased iron levels in seawater due to climate change is making mussels loosen their grip on … Read more