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  • Remarkable, Boring Mussels: Why Scientists Take Photos of Them Anyway

    • Type: Article
    • Locations: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
    • Offices: Appalachian Highlands Inventory & Monitoring Network
    Snorkeler in a wetsuit in shallow, greenish water holding a small, tagged mussel.

    Freshwater mussels help keep our waterways clean, among other benefits. But many mussel species are highly imperiled. Photo documentation is an important part of the work to rescue them.

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Last updated: January 15, 2025

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