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Its been a long time and my studies continue. I would still love to see any mussel shells people might come across. Thanks for any help!
-Kevin

Actually, if the die off only includes Asian Clams and not our native mussels, this is actually a good thing. Though Asian clams are not as insidious as Zebra mussels, they are still an invasive...

I have to admit, this is a distinctly southern US phenomenon and I do not have much personal experience studying this. I do know that it is something that happens regularly in the summer months down...

Thanks so much for the heads up! This is right up my alley.
-Take care, Kevin

Hello all,
I am a student studying American freshwater mussels. I live in Massachusetts where unfortunately there are not that many mussels to find. I am looking for people who come across the...

Well I got such a great initial response to my request below and that was in the dead of winter! Now its nice and hot out there, so I figured it might be a great time for another poke. I am still...

Hello Joe,
I just thought I might check in to see if you have had any chance to collect some empty mussel shells? I am still very interested in anything you might find. I will send a pm as...

It is true that some fish do feed on Native mussels. Catfish in particular have a mussel eating reputation. In fact, some people have used mussels for catfishing bait. Another reason fish would...

I have to say, that is a new one to me. How old is the grave? And do you know the culture of those burried? That could be connected. Or perhaps it was a regional tradition. Very interesting.

I figured people my enjoy a quick tutorial on the only 2 bivalves that I don't study and that might be confused with the native freshwater mussels I do study. The first is the Asian clam (link...

111 nibbles, but no bites :)

Really?! I was told that they are a bit tough and taste like dirt. Kinda makes sense since they live in dirt. However, I only have second hand info on that one. I know they were a staple for...

Loved the video!

Hey all,
well if it wasn't too cold in Kentucky then it couldn't hurt to post in the Tennessee section too. I am a student studying American freshwater mussels. I live in Massachusetts where...

Hello Joe,
I definitely have come to the right place and very happy for it! Thanks so much for the information and the offer to help. I'm hitting the hay right now, but I'll definitely send...

Hello Sam,
thanks so much for the reply and the offer to help! I have absolutely no requirement for size or location. In fact the more different species big or small from as many different...

Hey all,
It might still be too cold in Kentucky but what the hey, it never hurts to ask. I am a student studying American freshwater mussels. I live in Massachusetts where unfortunately there are...

Hey all,
I am a student studying American freshwater mussels. I live in Massachusetts where unfortunately there are not that many mussels to find. I am looking for people who come across the little...

Hey all,
I am a student studying American freshwater mussels. I live in Massachusetts where unfortunately there are not that many mussels to find. I am looking for people who come across the little...

Hey all,
I am a student studying American freshwater mussels. I live in Massachusetts where unfortunately there are not that many mussels to find. I am looking for people who come across the little...

Hey all,
I am a student studying American freshwater mussels. I live in Massachusetts where unfortunately there are not that many mussels to find. I am looking for people who come across the little...